[McArdle's disease: therapeutic use of depot-glucagon].

Abstract

Typical signs and findings of McArdle's disease were noted in a 27-year-old women. Echocardiographically there was impaired myocardial function. Subcutaneous injection of 2 mg depot-glucagon increased blood sugar levels with objective improvement of muscular function. This is suggested as a practical method of treatment for anticipated increase in muscular stress.

• Authors: R Schmid, H Wiethölter
• Journal: Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) (Dtsch Med Wochenschr) Vol. 107 Issue 47 Pg. 1809-11 (Nov 26 1982) ISSN: 0012-0472 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: McArdle-Erkrankung; therapeutischer Einstaz von Depot-Glucagon.
• PMID: 6958445 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glucagon

Topics

• Adult
• Echocardiography
• Female
• Glucagon (therapeutic use)
• Glycogen Storage Disease (drug therapy)
• Glycogen Storage Disease Type V (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Humans
• Self Administration