Arrhythmias & electrophysiology
Electrophysiologic and cardiovascular manifestations of Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies
Authors' conclusion
When profound cardiac and cardiac electrophysiologic involvement is diagnosed and treated earlier, outcomes for DMD and BMD patients may be improved.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD and BMD)
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- PRISMA
- Cochrane Library, PubMed, MEDLINE, Europe PubMed Central, AMED and Embase searched
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
- Advanced imaging techniques and a spectrum of rhythm disorders associated with the progressive cardiomyopathy presented
- Early HF therapies, cardiac implantable devices and approved novel gene therapies with potential to alter disease course discussed
Original publication
Electrophysiologic and cardiovascular manifestations of Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies. Heart Rhythm. Published 10 July 2024. doi:10.
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