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Yes, multiple sclerosis can affect the heart. Since ms can affect autonomic function (involuntary functions such as digestion and heart rhythmia), it is possible that the heart is affected (depending on where the brain lesions occur). See the following studies: # Cardiac metabolism and function in Multiple Sclerosis: a combined 31P-MR-Spectroscopy and MRI study
Rofo Fortschr Geb Rontgenstr Neuen Bildgeb Verfahr 2001 May;173(5):399-404 # CardioVascular Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
Acta Neurol Scand 2000 Feb;101(2):85-8 # CardioVascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis: correlation with Orthostatic intolerance
J Neurol 1999 Jul;246(7):578-86 # Heart rate variability in Multiple Sclerosis during a stable phase
Acta Neurol Scand 1998 Feb;97(2):86-92 # Pressor response to isometric exercise in Multiple Sclerosis
Med Sci Sports Exerc 1996 Jun;28(6):656-60 # Power spectrum analysis contribution to the detection of CardioVascular dysautonomia in Multiple Sclerosis
Acta Neurol Scand 1996 Apr;93(4):241-5 # Evaluation of sweating function, changes in Heart function and postural blood pressure in Multiple Sclerosis
Pol Merkuriusz Lek 1998 Mar;4(21):150-3 # Longitudinal follow-up of CardioVascular reflex tests in MS
J Neurol Sci 1998 Feb 18;155(1):50-4 # CardioVascular Autonomic function in Multiple Sclerosis
J Neurol Sci 1991 Aug;104(2):129-34 # Cardiac Autonomic function during sleep and wakefulness in MS
J Neurol 1995 Oct;242(10):639-43 # Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Relapsing/Remitting Multiple Sclerosis during a stable phase
Eur Neurol 1996;36(4):211-4 # Neuropeptide Y Plasma levels and Serum dopamine-ß-hydroxylase activity in MS patients with and without abnormal CardioVascular reflexes
Acta Neurol Belg 1994;94(1):44-52 # Physiological assessment of aspects of Autonomic function in patients with Secondary/Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
J Neurol 1993;240(3):139-43 # CardioVascular regulation in Multiple Sclerosis
Mult Scler 1995 Nov;1(3):156-62 # CardioVascular Autonomic function in Multiple Sclerosis
J Auton Nerv Syst 1989 Feb;26(1):77-84
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MS can affect the bladder and cause incontinence.
What disease did Michelle Obama's father have?
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What has the author Michel Geffard written?
Michel Geffard has written: 'Multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis
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What has the author William A Sheremata written?
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no
