ACE inhibitor Following diagnosis, extent of disease should be established in regards to the heart, the lungs, and the muscles/bones (musculoskeletal). Metabolic functions should also be assessed, as lipodystrophy can co-occur with EDMD, by measuring levels of sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood. Tests useful for heart evaluation include electrocardiography (EKG), echocardiography (echo), cardiac MRI, and electrophysiology studies. Musculoskeletal function can be assessed by a physical therapist or orthopedist. Regardless of extent of disease, cardiac and respiratory complications should be monitored for. EKG, holter, and echo are recommended yearly, and additional tests can be indicated depending on heart involvement. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are recommended<unk>  2-3 years, or yearly in those with respiratory involvement. Although the root cause of EDMD is not currently treatable, its manifestations and complications can be treated. Heart involvement can be addressed with medications (antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors), pacemakers, defibrillators, and sometimes heart transplantation. Affecting breathing can be addressed with physical therapy and, later in disease, mechanical ventilation. Contractures and scoliosis can be addressed with orthopedic surgery. Mobility can be improved with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mechanical aids (canes, orthoses, wheelchairs).
Emery–Dreifuss muscular dystrophy
Limb–girdle muscular dystrophy
Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy
Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy
X-linked spinal muscular atrophy type 2
Jokela type spinal muscular atrophy
Thiel–Behnke dystrophy
Danon disease