Abstract Aims Duchenne (DMD) and Becker (BMD) muscular dystrophies are X-linked
recessive disorders associated with both skeletal myopathy and progressive …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder, leading to
reduced/abnormal dystrophin. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a milder form, caused by …

Background Varied detection methods have resulted in conflicting reports on the prevalence
of cardiac disease in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy carriers (MDC). Methods …

Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD/BMD) are X-linked muscular diseases
responsible for over 80% of all muscular dystrophies. Cardiac disease is a common …

Background The progressive cardiomyopathy that develops in boys with Duchenne and
Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD/BMD) is presumed to be a secondary consequence of the …

Introduction The significance of abnormal cardiac measures in asymptomatic females who
harbor dystrophin gene mutations is controversial. Methods Echo‐measures of ventricular …

The cardiac disease ubiquitously associated in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) has
traditionally been considered a progressive dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). However, left …

Background Cardiac involvement is a frequent finding in patients with Duchenne (DMD) and
Becker (BMD) muscular dystrophies. With this study, we aimed at elucidating the …

Background Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disease that
occurs in males leading to immobility and death in early adulthood. Female carriers of DMD …

Background This study was designed to assess whether cardiovascular magnetic
resonance imaging (CMR) in Duchenne muscular dystrophy carriers (DMDc) may index any …