ReviewIrish journal of medical science2011
Friedreich's Ataxia: a review from a cardiology perspective.
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- POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXERCISES ON BLOOD FLOW KINETICS OF DIFFERENT POPULATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH A SUITABLE APPROACH.African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM · 2017Pooled it
- The C-Terminal Cross-linked Telopeptide of Type I Collagen (CTX-I) as a Potential Cardiomyopathy Biomarker in Friedreich Ataxia Patients.Cerebellum (London, England) · 2023Article
- Should Advanced Friedreich's Ataxia Be a Contraindication for Heart Transplantation? A Case Report of a Successful Procedure in a 58-Year-Old Patient.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2022Article
- Longitudinal Assessment Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients with Friedreich's Ataxia.Tomography (Ann Arbor, Mich.) · 2021Article
- Antioxidant Therapies and Oxidative Stress in Friedreich´s Ataxia: The Right Path or Just a Diversion?Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
- Vestibular impact of Friedreich ataxia in early onset patients.Cerebellum & ataxias · 2020Article
- Friedreich Ataxia: current status and future prospects.Cerebellum & ataxias · 2017Review
- Serum versus Imaging Biomarkers in Friedreich Ataxia to Indicate Left Ventricular Remodeling and Outcomes.Texas Heart Institute journal · 2016Article
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- Cardiomyopathy of Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA).Irish journal of medical science · 2012Article
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Abstract
backgroundNeuromuscular disorders are not among the common causes of cardiomyopathy in the general population; however, cardiomyopathy is known to occur in several neuromuscular disorders including Friedreich's Ataxia (FA). In patients with neuromuscular disorders, concomitant cardiac involvement contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality and often leads to premature death.
methodsAn extensive literature search of Medline and Pubmed was conducted to include all published reports on cardiac involvement in FA. Secondary articles were identified from key paper reference listings.
conclusionHypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a cardinal feature of FA; therefore all FA patients should be screened for cardiomyopathy. A cardiac examination, ECG and ECHO are advised at diagnosis, and also on the development of any cardiac symptoms. Treatment is determined by the presence of symptoms, the presence of left ventricular outflow gradient and the sudden death risk. Institution of aggressive medical therapy early in the course of the disease may help improve quality of life and provide survival benefit.
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