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

Background Patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) have a three-fold higher risk of
sudden cardiac death (SCD) than age-matched healthy controls. Despite numerous …

Background Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (MD1) is a neuromuscular disorder with potential
involvement of the heart and increased risk of sudden death. Considering the importance of …

BACKGROUND: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a neurological disorder with known
cardiac involvement, including conduction disturbances, arrhythmias, and ventricular …

Background Frequency and severity of cardiac involvement in DM2 are still controversial.
The aims of our study were to determine the frequency and progression of cardiac and …

Background and purpose Cardiac involvement is observed in about 80% of subjects with
myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and is mainly characterized by cardiac conduction and/or …

To assess subendocardial (long-axis) and mid-wall (short-axis) left ventricular (LV) function
in patients with type 1 myotonic dystrophy (MD1), with no symptoms or clinical signs of heart …

BACKGROUND: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a systemic disease which affects the
heart and may be a cause of sudden death. Conduction disturbances are the major cardiac …

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common muscular dystrophy in adults. Cardiac
involvement is reported in 80% of cases and includes conduction disturbances, arrhythmias …

Abstract Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the commonest muscular dystrophy in adults,
affecting multiple organs in addition to skeletal muscles. Cardiac conduction system …