Care for Heart Problems Associated with Neuromuscular Disease
Neuromuscular disease affects all muscles in the body, including the heart. This means that patients with neuromuscular disease are at risk of developing cardiomyopathy—a disease of the heart muscle—which can lead to heart failure and symptoms such as swelling and shortness of breath. Additionally, some patients may experience abnormalities in the heart’s electrical system, which can cause irregular heart rhythms.
Common Neuromuscular Diseases Affecting the Heart
The types of neuromuscular disease most frequently associated with heart involvement include:
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy
- Friedreich’s Ataxia
- Certain Congenital Muscular Dystrophies
As these diseases progress, patients often face serious heart and breathing complications. However, thanks to advances in care, life expectancy for patients with these conditions has improved significantly, making expert cardiac care more vital than ever.
Heart Conditions We Manage
Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of heart problems related to neuromuscular disease, including:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (enlarged and weakened heart muscle)
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (thickened heart muscle)
- Tachycardia (abnormally fast heart rate)
- Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate)
- Dysrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm)
