Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Cardiology Division, Cardiovascular Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona Umberto I- GM Lancisi-G Salesi, Ancona, Marche, Italy

Publications

• Case Report   
  Sacubitril/Valsartan for Heart Failure in Patients with Becker Muscular Dystrophy and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series
  Author(s): Maria Vittoria Matassini*, Michela Coccia, Michela Aringolo, Matilda Shkoza, Francesca Lupidi, Mauro Silvestrini, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo, Marco Marini and Gian Piero Perna
  
  Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy with heart failure is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy. An early diagnosis, treatment and a close follow-up are crucial in improving quality of life and prognosis. Neuro-hormonal therapy may improve symptoms and cardiac dysfunction and reduce mortality risk. Little is known about the use of sacubitril/valsartan for heart failure in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy and dilated cardiomyopathy. Methods: We present a case series of four patients with Becker muscular dystrophy cardiomyopathy followed in a dedicated cardiologic neuromuscular program and treated with sacubitril/valsartan because of severe left ventricular dysfunction with heart failure symptoms. Results: In our experience sacubitril/valsartan was effective in improving.. Read More»
  

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