Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy attributed to adult myotonic dystrophy

Korean Circ J. 2009 Aug;39(8):340-2. doi: 10.4070/kcj.2009.39.8.340. Epub 2009 Aug 27.

Abstract

In patients with myotonic dystrophy (MD), impairment of the conduction system is a common and progressive finding. However, only a few cases of MD with cardiomyopathy have been reported. Herein we report a case of MD with progressive non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and severe electrocardiographic abnormalities.

Keywords: Cardiomyopathy; Myotonic dystrophy.