Submitted by deb on Mon, 04/16/2018 – 21:17 Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a genetic disorder which causes a distinctive pattern of features; 1) Episodes of muscle weakness and/or flaccid paralysis (i.e periodic paralysis) 2) Certain kinds of heart rhythm disturbances and 3) Differences in facial and body structure. Clinical signs: Most ATS patients begin to have symptoms by…
Submitted by deb on Sat, 06/25/2011 – 18:27 What is Andersen-Tawil Syndrome? Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a rare inherited disorder which causes episodes of paralysis or weakness. It has been diagnosed in only a few hundred families in the world. It was only recognized as a separate disorder in 1971. ATS causes attacks of muscle weakness and…
Submitted by deb on Mon, 06/27/2011 – 04:50 Patients who take potassium chloride long-term, i.e., are at risk for developing vitamin B-12 deficiency. Potassium supplements such as K-Dur, Micro-K, Slow-K, K-Lyte, etc. interfere with the absorption of vitamin B-12 and can eventually lead to the depletion of body stores of this crucial vitamin. 1, 2, 3 Unlike other…
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/08/2017 – 06:25 This comprehensive article is from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) NORD gratefully acknowledges Rabi Tawil, MD, University of Rochester Medical Center, Professor of Neurology for assistance in the preparation of this report. Synonyms of Andersen-Tawil Syndrome Andersen SyndromeATSLong QT Syndrome 7LQTS7General Discussion Summary Andersen-Tawil syndrome…
Annabelle SJ Baughan [1] MB FRCP FRCPath,Deborah Cavel-Greant [1],Janice Megalo [1] AAS-MAA, andFrank Weber [2] MD PhD.[1] Periodic Paralysis International (www.hkpp.org)[2] Colonel, Medical Service (Neurology), German Air Force. Military Hospital (Bundeswehrkrankenhaus), 89081 Ulm, & German Air Force Center of Aerospace Medicine, D-82256 Fürstenfelbruck. Medical Adviser, Periodic Paralysis Association;Corresponding author: ASJ Baughan@gmail.com With grateful acknowledgement to…
Annabelle SJ Baughan [1] MB FRCP FRCPath,Deborah Cavel-Greant [1],Janice Megalo [1] AAS-MAA, andFrank Weber [2] MD PhD.[1] Periodic Paralysis International (www.hkpp.org)[2] Colonel, Medical Service (Neurology), German Air Force. Military Hospital (Bundeswehrkrankenhaus), 89081 Ulm, & German Air Force Center of Aerospace Medicine, D-82256 Fürstenfelbruck. Medical Adviser, Periodic Paralysis Association;Corresponding author: ASJ Baughan@gmail.com With grateful acknowledgement to…