Friedreich’s ataxia (FA): monitoring

Evidence-based neurology checklist on friedreich’s ataxia (fa): monitoring: Annual surveillance Electrocardiogram (ECG) 24-hour ECG: if there are palpitations Echocardiogram Blood glucose Oral glucose tolerance test Audiology assessment Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS): for sleep disordered…

Annual surveillance

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • 24-hour ECG: if there are palpitations
  • Echocardiogram
  • Blood glucose
  • Oral glucose tolerance test
  • Audiology assessment
  • Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS): for sleep disordered breathing

Scoliosis screening

Friedreich’s ataxia monitoring scales

Indications for cardiology referral

References

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