Successful Orthotopic Heart Transplantation in Patients with Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Abstract

Cardiac muscle involvement is one of the most important causes of death in muscular dystrophies. Heart transplantation and ventricular assist device applications are controversial in these patients due to their neurological prognosis. In this article, 2 cases successfully treated with heart transplantation and VAD applications are presented (1). Permission was obtained from patients to share their medical informations.