Cardiac transplantation: a temporary solution for Friedreich's ataxia-induced dilated cardiomyopathy

J Heart Lung Transplant. 2004 Nov;23(11):1304-6. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2003.09.015.

Abstract

Friedreich's ataxia is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease. We report the case of a 34-year-old man with Friedreich's ataxia and dilated cardiomyopathy who underwent successful cardiac transplantation. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a heart transplantation for Friedreich's ataxia dilated cardiomyopathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / etiology
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / surgery*
  • Friedreich Ataxia / complications
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Time Factors