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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.
Submitted by deb on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 22:19
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HypoKPP) is one of the primary forms of periodic paralysis, caused by one or more mutations in the calcium, sodium or potassium ion channels in muscle membrane.
Features of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
There are two forms of HypoKPP, a paralytic form and a myopathic form.
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 Syndrome
ATS
Long QT Syndrome 7
LQTS7
General Discussion
Summary
Submitted by deb on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 22:54
Adverse reactions to anaesthesia, including life-threatening events, are a serious concern for patients with Periodic Paralysis Disorders. Many of our patients report serious events associated with anesthesia and side effects which may linger for days to months.
There is rarely time for a surgical team to comb through journals and texts for the specialized knowledge needed to care for the patient with periodic paralysis.
Submitted by deb on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 18:51
Optimum Nutrition is important for maintanence of health. Make sure you are eating a healthy diet!
Here are sites where you can find:
Sodium Intake should be kept below 2 grams daily for HypoKPP patients.
Submitted by deb on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 22:28
Submitted by deb on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 18:54
The antibiotic Bactrim is well-known to produce muscle weakness, even paralysis in patients with Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.
Submitted by deb on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 00:58
Submitted by deb on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 21:54
GUIDELINES ved indlæggelse for Hypokalemisk Periodika Paralyse Patient
Navn & CPRnr
Højde: cm
Vægt: kg
Adresse:
Egen læge:
Emergency contact: navn (tlf: )
+ evt personlige assistent og/eller ledsager:
Submitted by deb on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 21:40
Akut behandling af et hypokalemisk paralytisk anfald
Første skridt:
1. Åndedræts- eller hjerteanfald er mulige
2. Tjek hjerte og vejrtrækning - dilatation i hjertet kan forårsage høj puls og lavt blodtryk.
3. Foretag måling af hjerterytme/EKG.
4. Mål elektrolytter for at bestemme serum K+
5. Giv ilt - blodprøve fra fingeren afspejler måske ikke iltmætningen pga. dilatation
6. Anbring patienten som ved koma for at undgå kvælning.
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