The broad clinical spectrum of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) creates particular
challenges for both medical care and design of clinical trials. Clinical onset spans a …

Abstract Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is one of the most common muscular dystrophies
in adults. This review summarises the current literature regarding the natural history of …

Objectives To describe sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in young boys with Duchenne
muscular dystrophy (DMD) and its relationship with pulmonary function tests (PFTs). Study …

Myotonic dystrophy (MD) is a multisystem, autosomal dominant disorder best known for its
skeletal muscle manifestations. Cardiac manifestations arise as a result of myocardial fatty …

Introduction Respiratory complications are relevant in DM1, leading to a significantly
increased morbidity and mortality risk in these patients; however, so far only few studies …

Abstract Myotonic dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) is the most common muscular dystrophy in
adults. Respiratory failure is common but clinical findings support a dysregulation of the …

Background Several arrhythmias were reported in myotonic dystrophy (MD). Objectives To
evaluate the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) in MD and the clinical …

Background and objective The benefits of domiciliary non‐invasive ventilation (NIV) in
myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) are unclear. We sought to determine the effects of elective …

The aim of the study was to identify possible predictors of neurological worsening and need
of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in individuals affected by myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) …

Quality of life and prognosis of patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (MD1) often depend
on the degree of lung function impairment. This study was designed to assess the respective …