207 top medical experts on Familial Periodic Paralyses across 19 countries and 11 U.S. states, including 38 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.

  1. Familial Periodic Paralyses: A heterogenous group of inherited disorders characterized by recurring attacks of rapidly progressive flaccid paralysis or myotonia. These conditions have in common a mutation of the gene encoding the alpha subunit of the sodium channel in skeletal muscle. They are frequently associated with fluctuations in serum potassium levels. Periodic paralysis may also occur as a non-familial process secondary to thyrotoxicosis and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1481)
  2. Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
  3. Broader Categories (#Experts): Muscular Diseases (3,414), Inborn Errors Metal Metabolism (445) and Narrower Categories: Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (143), Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (703).
  4. Synonyms: Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis,  Familial Periodic Paralysis


  

        

                    


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