Some people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy may have heart rate and rhythm issues. 'Heart rate' is how fast or slow your heart beats; 'heart rhythm' is the coordination of those heart beats. An EKG will monitor both your heart rate and rhythm; this should be checked every 6 months. If issues with heart rate and rhythm are detected, there are small devices that can record the heart rate and rhythm, and some that may help the heart to beat normally.
The information in this video is suitable for patients who are in the following phase of the condition –Late loss of ambulatory
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