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  • Title: [Two case studies of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Friedreich's ataxia].
    Author: Cervantes-Arriaga A, Rodríguez-Violante M, Villar-Velarde A, Vargas-Cañas S.
    Journal: Gac Med Mex; 2009; 145(4):343-6. PubMed ID: 20073435.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Friedreich's ataxia is the most common hereditary ataxia and its clinical spectrum includes cardiac disease, mainly hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. METHODS: We present two cases with molecular diagnosis of Friedreich's ataxia and cardiac disease shown on electrocardiogram and echocardiogram. RESULTS: Neurological symptoms which lead to the diagnosis are described together with cardiac comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS: The cases here described highlight the importance of early screening and identification of systemic complications, specifically cardiac disease, in patients with this neurological disease.
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