Open AccessReversal of cardiomyopathy in propionic acidemia after liver transplantation: a 10‐year follow‐up
Author(s) -
Arrizza Chiara,
De Gottardi Andrea,
Foglia Ezio,
Baumgartner Matthias,
Gautschi Matthias,
Nuoffer JeanMarc
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
transplant international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1432-2277
pISSN - 0934-0874
DOI - 10.1111/tri.12677
Subject(s) - medicine , propionic acidemia , cardiomyopathy , liver transplantation , transplantation , complication , heart transplantation , cardiology , heart failure
Summary Cardiomyopathy is a frequent complication in propionic acidemia. It is mostly rapidly fatal and independent of the metabolic control or medical intervention. Here, we present the reversal of a severe cardiomyopathy after liver transplantation in a patient with propionic acidemia and the long‐term stability after ten years. Liver transplantation in patients with propionic acidemia may be considered a valid and long‐lasting treatment when cardiomyopathy is progressive and unresponsive to medical therapy.