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MDA Case Discussion: Cardiac Care in Neuromuscular Disease
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This program is supported in part by independent medical education grants to MDA from BridgeBio and PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
Faculty
Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Neurosciences Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Attending Cardiologist, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Cardiologists navigate three patient cases involving cardiomyopathy in pediatric neuromuscular disease. The session aims to improve awareness of available diagnostic tools, therapies, and questions to guide care decisions.
Cases presented by Dr. Carol Witlieb-Weber, Dr. Linda Cripe, and Dr. Emily Hayes.
• Identify patterns of cardiac involvement in pediatric-onset NMD, including DMD, BMD LGMD, FSHD and FRDA.
• Apply cardiac imaging and ECG findings to support early detection and referral.
• Apply evidence-based approaches to cardiac care, including cardioprotective therapies and arrhythmia risk assessment, as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
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