*2.4.1.7 Neuromuscular disorders*

Neuromuscular disease like Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, and Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy can affect the heart and induce DCM. Patients with DCM and muscular dystrophy commonly show X-linked mutations or autosomal recessive inheritance [24]. Further information is summarized in the following section on genetic causes of DCM.
