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Table 1 List of topics included in the clinical management guidelines

From: Consensus clinical management guidelines for Friedreich ataxia

1

Overview of Friedreich Ataxia

2

The neurological components of Friedreich Ataxia

2.1

Ataxia

2.2

Weakness

2.3

Neuropathy

2.4

Spasticity and muscle spasm

2.5

Restless legs

2.6

Mobility

2.7

Dysarthria

2.8

Dysphagia

2.9

Vision

2.10

Bladder function

2.11

Bowel function

2.12

Sexual function

2.13

Audiological function

2.14

Cognition

2.15

Rehabilitation

3

The heart, cardiovascular and respiratory systems in Friedreich Ataxia

3.1

The heart

3.2

Sleep

3.3

Pain management and anesthesia

4

Scoliosis

5

Diabetes Mellitus

6

Genetic Issues

7

Friedreich Ataxia due to compound heterozygosity for a FXN intron 1 GAA expansion and point mutation/insertion/deletion

8

Pregnancy issues

9

Quality of life issues

9.1

Overview of quality of life in Friedreich Ataxia

9.2

Mental health issues

9.3

Provision of wheelchairs and seating systems

9.4

Independence issues

9.5

Advance care planning and end of life

9.6

Palliative care

9.7

Potential medications/compounds for use in Friedreich Ataxia