Evaluation of cardiac functions in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A prospective case-control study
Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common childhood form of muscular dystrophy. The incidence of cardiomyopathy in DMD increases with age, so its early detection is important because institution of cardioprotective medical therapies may slow adverse remodeling and attenuate...
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Language: | English |
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Electronic Physician
2017-11-01
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Series: | Electronic Physician |
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5783121/ |