As more evidence for new precipitating factors of myasthenic crises develops, it is crucial for physicians to quickly identify signs and symptoms of a crisis so appropriate intervention can occur in a time-sensitive manner. In addition, myasthenia gravis patients should be made aware to be cautious...
We are aware of myasthenic crisis (MC) and the associated clinical signs and symptoms. One of the lesser known and often underdiagnosed complications associated with myasthenic crisis is Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TC), Broken Heart Syndrome or Stress Cardiomyopathy. Initially reported by Japanese cardiolog...
In their baseline assessment 10 years later, Jill Stone's nurses noted many of the same signs and symptoms that had first made the neurologist suspect MG: Ms. Stone's eyelids drooped and she complained of double vision. These ocular manifestations occur when the muscles surrounding the eye ...
In early 2021, due to rapid B cell repopulation, another myasthenic crisis with dyspnea, dysphagia, and increased muscle weakness occurred, requiring high-dose IVIG therapy. Despite shortened infusion intervals, the patient’s condition could not be stabilized satisfactorily. At the beginning of 2022...