There are currently two clinically and molecularly defined forms of myotonic dystrophy:(1)
myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), also known as 'Steinert's disease'; and (2) myotonic …

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a multisystem disorder that affects skeletal and smooth
muscle as well as the eye, heart, endocrine system, and central nervous system. The clinical …

Aims Oxidative stress has recently been implicated in the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation
(AF). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of antioxidant agent N …

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 …

Myotonic dystrophies (dystrophia myotonica, or DM) are inherited disorders characterized by
myotonia and progressive muscle degeneration, which are variably associated with a …

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), the most common muscular dystrophy affecting adults and
children, is a multi-systemic disorder affecting skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles as well …

OBJECTIVES: Our study purports to determine whether implantation of a prophylactic
pacemaker in MD patients with HV interval≥ 70ms lowers the risk of sudden death, which …

Quantification of left ventricular (LV) systolic function represents a major aspect of
echocardiographic assessment in the spectrum of cardiac diseases. However, because of …

PURPOSE: We evaluated right atrial (RA) contractility and right ventricular (RV) diastolic
function in adult patients with acquired chronic pulmonary hypertension (PH) by pulsed …

Congenital left ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction (LVHT) is a common feature of
neuromuscular disorders (NMDs). Most commonly LVHT is located in the apex and the …