Myotonic dystrophy type 1: investigations

Evidence-based neurology checklist on myotonic dystrophy type 1: investigations: Baseline investigations Electrocardiogram (ECG) Cardiac imaging Cardiac Forced vital capacity (FVC) Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) Maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) Liver function tests Thyroid function tests: TSH…

Baseline investigations

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Cardiac imaging
  • Cardiac Forced vital capacity (FVC)
  • Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)
  • Maximum expiratory pressure (MEP)
  • Liver function tests
  • Thyroid function tests: TSH and free T4
  • Serum lipids

Advanced cardiac investigations

Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features

Muscle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): sites of fatty infiltration

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References

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