Myotonic dystrophy type 1: systemic features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Myotonic dystrophy type 1: systemic features. Atrioventricular (AV) block. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Cardiac features

  • Atrioventricular (AV) block
  • Arrhythmias: supraventricular and ventricular
  • Systolic and diastolic dysfunction: often subclinical
  • Ischaemic heart disease
  • Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Brugada syndrome

Respiratory features

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Gastrointestinal features

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Genitourinary features

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Endocrine and immune features

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Cutaneous features

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Ophthalmic features

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Obstetric and gynecological features

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Prenatal features

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Auditory features

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Dental features

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Orthopaedic features: case report

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Anaesthetic complications

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References

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  5. Pelargonio G, Russo AD, Sanna T, De Martino G, Bellocci F. Myotonic dystrophy and the heart. Heart 2002; 88:665-670.
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