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[Update on the treatment of Fabry's disease: pathophysiological concepts].

Revista de Neurologia 2010 November 2
INTRODUCTION: Fabry's disease is a consequence of the deficiency of lysosomal alpha-galactosidase A, which gives rise to excessive depositing of glycosphingolipids in endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells in vessels, podocytes, neurons, etc. The symptoms begin in childhood, with neuropathic pain, and progress towards kidney and heart failure, as well as cerebro-vascular accidents from the third decade of life onwards.

DEVELOPMENT: This review presents the changes in the pathophysiological concepts that have been acquired in the nine years since enzyme replacement therapy started to be employed. The earlier enzyme replacement is started, the more effective it is, which thereby calls for a review of the criteria for its use in patients. Furthermore, the need for concomitant treatments is also evaluated based on the pathophysiology of the disease.

CONCLUSIONS: The joint use of enzyme replacement therapy, antiproteinuric drugs, statins and acetylsalicylic acid must be evaluated as initial treatment in all patients with Fabry's disease.

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