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QJM Advance Access originally published online on January 31, 2008
QJM 2008 101(5):337-344; doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcm124
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Cardiac involvement in muscular dystrophies

R.P. Beynon and S.G. Ray

From the Cardiology Department, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK

Address correspondence to Dr R.P. Beynon, Cardiology Department, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Southmoor Road, Wytheneshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. email: rbeynon{at}doctors.org.uk


  Abstract

The muscular dystrophies are a heterogeneous group of conditions with a variable distribution and prognosis. Cardiac complications are common and may significantly alter both quality and quantity of life. Whilst complications are disease specific, many patients will require long-term cardiology follow-up looking for the development of a cardiomyopathic process or conduction problems. Improvements in diagnostic techniques now allow mutation-specific diagnosis to be made in some patients so adequate counselling, management and screening can be put in place for individuals and their families.


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