Management of Friedreich Ataxia–Associated Cardiomyopathy in Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature

Management of Friedreich Ataxia–Associated Cardiomyopathy in Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature, Peterson, Ashleigh N. et al., American Journal of Cardiology, Volume 210, 118 - 129, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.10.019 

A major manifestation of Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) is cardiomyopathy, caused by mitochondrial proliferation in myocytes. Because the lifespan for patients with FRDA improves with better treatment modalities, more patients are becoming pregnant, meaning that more medical providers must know how to care for this population. This report provides a review of the literature on multidisciplinary management of pregnant patients with FRDA and cardiomyopathy from preconception through lactation.

Management of Friedreich Ataxia–Associated Cardiomyopathy in Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature