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What is the life expectancy for someone with duchenne muscular dystrophy?

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Dr. Dennis Giannini answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

30s: Few individuals with dmd live beyond their 30s. Breathing complications and cardiomyopathy are common causes of death.

Answered 4/24/2016

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