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Cardiovascular Evaluation of Obligate Hétérozygotes in Friedreich's Ataxia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2015

M. Cote
Affiliation:
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec
A. Larose
Affiliation:
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec
M. Cimon
Affiliation:
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec
B. Lemieux
Affiliation:
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec
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A study of 17 parents (obligate hétérozygotes) of children with Friedreich's ataxia was carried out. In addition to medical histories and physical examinations, a standard 12 lead ECG tracing was obtained. In the age group below 50, there was no significant evidence of ischaemic or primary cardiomyopathy. Older subjects had more frequent risk factors for arteriosclerotic heart disease.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation 1979

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