AI Article Synopsis
- - McLeod's syndrome (MLS) is an X-linked genetic disorder linked to the XK gene that results in neurological issues and heart problems, specifically cardiomyopathy.
- - The case discussed involves a 44-year-old White male experiencing a severe heart failure flare-up due to MLS.
- - Treatment included following standard medical guidelines and using an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, leading to improvement in his heart's ejection fraction.
Article Abstract
McLeod's syndrome (MLS) is an X-linked disorder caused by mutations in the XK gene with neurological manifestations as well as cardiomyopathy. This is a case of acute exacerbation of heart failure in a 44-year-old White male with a confirmed diagnosis of MLS, which was managed with guideline-directed medical therapy and placement of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator with recovery in ejection fraction.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10503528 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1164 | DOI Listing |
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