Renata Shih

Cardiac treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: consensus recommendations from the ACTION muscular dystrophy committee

An expert opinion statement, addressing a critical gap in cardiac care for Duchenne muscular dystrophy – providing thorough recommendations for the initiation and titration of cardiac medications based on disease progression and patient response.

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Taking ACTION to detect myocarditis related to recombinant gene transfer therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; Consensus recommendations for cardiac surveillance

Partnership of cardiologists with gene transfer therapy prescribers is essential to identifing patient-specific considerations that might influence risk for adverse cardiac events.

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Current Practices in Treating Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): Understanding Care Practices in Order to Optimize DMD Heart Failure Through ACTION

The results of an ACTION-wide survey of pediatric cardiology providers are detailed in the latest ACTION publication, Current Practices in Treating Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD):

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