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- Title
Myotonic dystrophy type 1.
- Authors
Nguyen, Cam-Tu Emilie; Campbell, Craig
- Abstract
The article offers information on myotonic dystrophy type 1, a common form of muscular dystrophy. Topics include the genetic anticipation manifested by myotonic dystrophy, being multisystemic and its risk of sudden death, dominant inheritance and high penetrance requiring genetic counselling, and treatment options such as mexiletine to reduce myotonia.
- Subjects
MUSCULAR dystrophy; MYOTONIA atrophica; SUDDEN death -- Risk factors; MEXILETINE; GENETICS; DIAGNOSIS; THERAPEUTICS; DISEASE risk factors
- Publication
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 2016, Vol 188, Issue 14, p1033
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1503/cmaj.151384