Myocardial metabolism in progressive muscular dystrophy.
1961
J F SUNDERMEYER, and
S GUDBJARNASON, and
V E WENDT, and
P B DEN BAKKER, and
R J BING
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D009136
Muscular Dystrophies
A heterogeneous group of inherited MYOPATHIES, characterized by wasting and weakness of the SKELETAL MUSCLE. They are categorized by the sites of MUSCLE WEAKNESS; AGE OF ONSET; and INHERITANCE PATTERNS.
The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow.