Cardiac care and cardiomyopathy remain major areas of interest and concern for all people with Duchenne. While advances in respiratory care have improved respiratory outcomes, dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure remain the leading cause of death in Duchenne. Cardiomyopathy is a potential risk for mothers and daughters who have been diagnosed as carriers. Carriers should be informed of the need for ongoing screening and care. 

Join us for part one of our cardiac webinar series:

Monitoring heart disease in Duchenne and carrier moms/daughters
September 26, 2012 – 1pm eastern

Dr. Linda Cripe (Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH)
Dr. Kan Hor  (Cincinnati Children's Hosptial, Cincinnati, OH)

Topics:

• Screening of patients with Duchenne and Carriers: EKG, echo, cardiac MRI, Holter monitoring: What they measure, when to start, how often to repeat
• Cardiac trials

To Participate:

1. Visit ReadyTalk.com and use participant code 9449985. (Be sure to test your computer beforehand)
2. Audio Dial-In Information:
   • U.S. & Canada: Dial 866.740.1260 and use the Access Code 9449985
   • Outside the U.S. and Canada: Lookup your number