Did You Know!
Some Muscle Disorders Can Affect Your Heart Without Causing Obvious Muscle Weakness
Many people associate muscle disorders with difficulty walking, lifting objects, or climbing stairs. However, certain inherited muscle conditions, including some forms of muscular dystrophy, can affect the heart’s electrical system or weaken the heart muscle before noticeable weakness develops elsewhere.
This means someone may experience heart rhythm abnormalities or other cardiac symptoms even when their arms and legs seem relatively strong.
Regular cardiac monitoring can be especially important for people diagnosed with muscle disorders known to affect the heart.
