Myotonic dystrophy is a hereditary disorder with systemic involvement. The Italian Neuro-
Cardiology Network (INCN-RNC) is a unique collaborative experience involving neurology …

Background To evaluate the prevalence of cardiac involvement in patients with congenital
myopathies and the association to specific genotypes. Methods We evaluated patients with …

Abstract Introduction and Aim Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a multisystem disease in
which cardiac involvement is common. The aim of this study was to identify early changes in …

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 …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of myotonic dystrophy and its associated medical conditions
and management. Outline the appropriate evaluation of the different forms of myotonic …

Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) include a broad spectrum of disorders that affect motor
unit in every possible site, extending from the cell body of peripheral nerves to the muscle …

Aims Cardiac involvement in myopathies that primarily affect the skeletal muscle is variable
and may be subtle, necessitating sensitive diagnostic approaches. Here, we describe the …

The aims of this study were to investigate the correlations of tri-nucleotide (CTG) repeat
length with detailed echocardiography (ECHO) parameters that represent myocardial …

Neuromuscular diseases (NMD) encompass a broad spectrum of diseases with variable
type of cardiac involvement and there is lack of clinical data on Cardiovascular Magnetic …

Neurologic diseases often affect the heart and vascular system, and in many cases
cardiovascular disease limits life expectancy in these patients. Many neuromuscular …