Jeffrey A Shih1, Alejandro Folch2, Brenda L Wong2. 1. University of Massachusetts, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01532, USA. jeffrey.shih@umassmemorial.org. 2. University of Massachusetts, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01532, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of many neuromuscular disorders, but it frequently causes severe disability early in life and early death. Cardiac involvement is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. RECENT FINDINGS: Heart disease in Duchenne muscular dystrophy can include a cardiomyopathy leading to end-stage heart failure along with associated supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in Duchenne muscular dystrophy as well as emerging therapies.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of many neuromuscular disorders, but it frequently causes severe disability early in life and early death. Cardiac involvement is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. RECENT FINDINGS:Heart disease in Duchenne muscular dystrophy can include a cardiomyopathy leading to end-stage heart failure along with associated supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in Duchenne muscular dystrophy as well as emerging therapies.
Authors: Lilia Oreto; Gian Luca Vita; Giuseppe Mandraffino; Scipione Carerj; Maria Pia Calabrò; Roberta Manganaro; Maurizio Cusmà-Piccione; Maria Chiara Todaro; Maria Sframeli; Maria Cinquegrani; Antonio Toscano; Giuseppe Vita; Sonia Messina; Concetta Zito Journal: Acta Myol Date: 2020-12-01