Mitochondrial diseases: monitoring

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Mitochondrial diseases: monitoring. History and examination annually, Electrocardiogram (ECG) annually. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Monitoring

  • History and examination annually
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) annually
  • Echocardiogram or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): 3-5 yearly
  • Fasting glucose annually
  • Calcium every 1-2 years
  • Also see specific mitochondrial disease monitoring Neurochecklists

Ophthalmology referral: indications

Locked: subscribe to see this section.

Other referrals

Locked: subscribe to see this section.

References

  1. Mattman A, O'Riley M, Waters PJ, et al. Diagnosis and management of patients with mitochondrial disease. BC Med J 2011; 53:177-182.
  2. McFarland R, Taylor RW, Turnbull DM. A neurological perspective on mitochondrial disease. Lancet Neurol 2010; 9:829-840.

Related checklists

Loading...