Helle Petri, Batool J Y Mohammad, Andreas Torp Kristensen, Jens Jakob Thune, John Vissing, Lars Køber, Nanna Witting, Henning Bundgaard, Alex Hørby Christensen
BACKGROUND: Cardiac involvement represents a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a central part of patient care. We investigated the natural history of cardiac involvement in patients with DM1 to provide an evidence-based foundation for adjustment of follow-up protocols. METHODS: Patients with genetically confirmed DM1 were identified. Data on patient characteristics, performed investigations (12 lead ECG, Holter monitoring and echocardiography), and clinical outcomes were retrospectively collected from electronic health records...
April 19, 2024: International Journal of Cardiology