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Fabiane R. R. H. Marui, Henrique Tria Bianco, Maria Teresa N. Bombig, Natascha G. F. Palmeira, José M. Thalenberg, [...]
Fabiane R. R. H. Marui, Henrique Tria Bianco, Maria Teresa N. Bombig, Natascha G. F. Palmeira, José M. Thalenberg, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/abc.20180085
Abstract Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X-chromosome-linked genetic disorder (locus Xp21). Involvement of the cardiovascular system is characterized by fibrous degeneration/replacement of myocytes with consequent ventricular hypertrophy and arterial hypertension. Objective: To assess, by using 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, the behavior of blood pressure variables in children and adolescents with a confirmed diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Methods: Prospective observational cohort study, which selected 46 patients followed up on an outpatient basis, divided according to age groups. Blood […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases / genetics; Child; Hypertension; Male; Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / genetics