Comprehensive Cardiovascular Management of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Patients: A Report from the Italian Neuro-Cardiology Network

J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2024 Feb 16;11(2):63. doi: 10.3390/jcdd11020063.

Abstract

Myotonic dystrophy is a hereditary disorder with systemic involvement. The Italian Neuro-Cardiology Network-"Rete delle Neurocardiologie" (INCN-RNC) is a unique collaborative experience involving neurology units combined with cardio-arrhythmology units. The INCN facilitates the creation of integrated neuro-cardiac teams in Neuromuscular Disease Centers for the management of cardiovascular involvement in the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (MD1).

Keywords: arrythmogenic risk; cardiovascular disease; myotonic dystrophy; neurological disease; sudden cardiac death.

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This research received no external funding.