Duchenne muscular dystrophy electrocardiogram

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.

Overview

An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on an ECG suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include tachycardia, shortened PR interval, increased QRS duration, and prolonged QT interval.

Electrocardiogram

An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on an ECG suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include:[1]

  • Tachycardia
  • Shortened PR interval
  • Increased QRS duration
  • Prolonged QT interval

References

  1. Heymsfield, S.B.; McNish, T.; Perkins, J.V.; Felner, J.M. (1978). "Sequence of cardiac changes in Duchenne muscular dystrophy". American Heart Journal. 95 (3): 283–294. doi:10.1016/0002-8703(78)90358-7. ISSN 0002-8703.

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