A rare cause of mixed hypertrophic and dilated phenotype cardiomyopathy – the MELAS syndrome

Abstract

MELAS is a systemic hereditary condition that can present as hypertrophic or mixed hypertrophic and dilated phenotype cardiomyopathy in young individuals, although a late-onset form is also described in the literature. Genetic testing is essential for correct diagnosis and appropriate management.

Keywords

• melas
• mitochondrial disease
• hereditary cardiomyopathy
• genetic test
• melas
• boală mitocondrială
• cardiomiopatie ereditară
• testare genetică