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Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy and the Diagnostic Odyssey

Activity Snapshot

Activity Type: 
On-Demand Webinar
Release Date: 
Monday, March 15, 2021
Expiration Date: 
Friday, March 15, 2024
Sponsor Information: 

This program is supported in part by an independent educational grant from Sarepta Therapeutics

Faculty

Matthew Wicklund, MD
Matthew Wicklund, MD
Professor of Neurology, Chief, Neuromuscular Section, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy and the Diagnostic Odyssey
Activity Overview: 

Matthew Wicklund from University of Colorado Medicine provides an overview of distinguishing clinical and genetic features of the major subtypes of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) and the currently available diagnostic tests for identification of the various LGMD subtypes. The webinar provides practical guidance on the optimal workflow to obtain a definitive diagnosis, as well as a discussion of how an accurate diagnosis helps to inform the management plan.