Familial hypokalaemic periodic paralysis in Finland.

AUTOR(ES)

Kantola, I M

RESUMO

Seven families with familial hypokalaemic periodic paralysis were found in Finland. Nine of the 103 asymptomatic family members studied had abnormal results on a potassium exercise test. The overall prevalence of familial hypokalaemic periodic paralysis in Finland was 0.4/100,000. Carbohydrate intake and hard exercise were the most important triggers of paralytic attacks. Half of the patients reported having attacks at least once a month. Seven patients reported cardiac symptoms (especially bradycardia) during attacks. Permanent muscular weakness was not prominent.

Documentos Relacionados

• Electrolyte and water distribution in familial hypokalaemic periodic paralysis
• Improvement of muscle strength in familial hypokalaemic periodic paralysis with acetazolamide.
• Familial hypokalaemic periodic paralysis: prevention of paralytic attacks with lithium gluconate.
• Myotonic lid lag in hypokalaemic periodic paralysis
• Familial thyrotoxic periodic paralysis.