Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy - Prevention

Prevention

Because it is a hereditary disorder, there is nothing an individual can do to prevent contraction of the disease. Because the weakness can affect heart muscles, it is recommended that a doctor is aware of any heart related symptoms so a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator can be administered to reduce the risk of sudden death due to an abnormal heart rhythm caused from the disease.

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