Septal myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in Friedreich's ataxia

Cardiol Young. 2016 Jan;26(1):175-8. doi: 10.1017/S104795111500013X. Epub 2015 Feb 17.

Abstract

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich's ataxia is progressive, and there are few, if any, effective treatments available at present. This case report describes a Friedreich's ataxia patient who had a septal myectomy for the management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with improved symptoms over a 7-year period. This suggests that septal myectomy may be a viable option to relieve symptoms and interrupt progression of heart disease in appropriately selected Friedreich's ataxia patients.

Keywords: Friedreich’s ataxia; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; septal myectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / complications*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / surgery*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Friedreich Ataxia / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male