Original paper
Increased Arterial Stiffness is Present in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Abstract
Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder caused by mutation of dystrophin. Cardiovascular involvement includes dilated cardiomyopathy. Non-invasive assessment of vascular function has not been evaluated in DMD. We hypothesize increased arterial stiffness in patients with DMD. Methods: Pulse wave analysis was performed on DMD patients with a SphygmoCor SCOR-PVx System to determine central blood pressure and...
Paper Details
Title
Increased Arterial Stiffness is Present in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Published Date
Aug 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
22
Issue
8
Pages
S41 - S41
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