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A rare cause of mixed hypertrophic and dilated phenotype cardiomyopathy – the MELAS syndrome
- Source :
- Romanian Journal of Cardiology, Vol 33, Iss 3, Pp 118-122 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Sciendo, 2023.
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Abstract
- MELAS is a systemic hereditary condition that can present as hypertrophic or mixed hypertrophic and dilated phenotype cardiomyopathy in young individuals, although a late-onset form is also described in the literature. Genetic testing is essential for correct diagnosis and appropriate management.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 27346382
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Romanian Journal of Cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.3399133fed8a4109b54f8c3d37356789
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2478/rjc-2023-0020