The Subclinical Cardiomyopathy of Friedreich's Ataxia in a Pediatric Population

• Subclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy occurs commonly in Friedreich's Ataxia.• Left ventricular mass is associated with depression of systolic and diastolic function.• Concentric remodeling and hypertrophy are two forms of ventricular remodeling.• Concentric hypertrophy is associated wit h depressed ventricular function.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - October 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jonathan F. Plehn, Keren Hasbani, Inez Ernst, Kenneth D. Horton, Bart E. Drinkard, Nicholas A. Di Prospero Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research