Patient (condition)
 
Aliases:
Fredreichs ataxia
Friedrich's ataxia
Freidreich's ataxia

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Progressive neurodegenerative disease characterised by an ataxic gait, cardiomyopathy, impaired glucose tolerance, and in late stages, kyphoscoliosis and respiratory compromise . refl.in/le

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Cardiomyopathy may be present in up to two thirds of patients. Examine recent echocardiograms. Consider discussing the case with the treating cardiologist to determine if further optimisation is possible. refl.in/le

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Avoid suxamethonium as this may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias. refl.in/lf

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Consider limiting the use of muscle relaxants to promote rapid return of muscular function. refl.in/le

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