A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal

Cardiac Involvement in Fabry Disease: JACC Review Topic of the Week




AuthorsPieroni Maurizio, Moon James C, Arbustini Eloisa, Barriales-Villa Roberto, Camporeale Antonia, Cokan Vujkovac Andreja, Elliott Perry M, Hagege Albert, Kuusisto Johanna, Aleš , Nordbeck Peter, Olivotto Iacopo, Pietilä-Effati Päivi, Namdar Mehdi

PublisherElsevier

Publishing placeAmsterdam

Publication year2021

JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology

Journal acronymJ Am Coll Cardiol

Volume77

Issue7

First page 922

Last page936

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.12.024

Web address https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109720381250?via%3Dihub


Abstract

Fabry disease (FD) is a rare X-linked inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficient α-galactosidase A activity that leads to an accumulation of globotriasylceramide (Gb3) in affected tissues, including the heart. Cardiovascular involvement usually manifests as left ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial fibrosis, heart failure, and arrhythmias, which limit quality of life and represent the most common causes of death. Following the introduction of enzyme replacement therapy, early diagnosis and treatment have become essential to slow disease progression and prevent major cardiac complications. Recent advances in the understanding of FD pathophysiology suggest that in addition to Gb3 accumulation, other mechanisms contribute to the development of Fabry cardiomyopathy. Progress in imaging techniques have improved diagnosis and staging of FD-related cardiac disease, suggesting a central role for myocardial inflammation and setting the stage for further research. In addition, with the recent approval of oral chaperone therapy and new treatment developments, the FD-specific treatment landscape is rapidly evolving.



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