A rare cause of mixed hypertrophic and dilated phenotype cardiomyopathy – the MELAS syndrome
MELAS is a systemic hereditary condition that can present as hypertrophic or mixed hypertrophic and dilated phenotype cardiomyopathy in young individuals, although a late-onset form is also described in the literature. Genetic testing is essential for correct diagnosis and appropriate management.
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Sciendo
2023-09-01
|
| Series: | Romanian Journal of Cardiology |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/rjc-2023-0020 |