• Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP, HyperKPP) is an inherited autosomal dominant disorder that affects sodium channels in muscle cells and the ability to regulate potassium levels in the blood. (wikipedia.org)
  • DNA test for the Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis Disease (HYPP). (equigerminal.shop)
  • Hyperkalemic Periodic paralysis (HYPP) is an inherited disease of the muscle, which is caused by an inherited genetic mutation. (equigerminal.shop)
  • Acetazolamide Tablets are used for adjunctive therapy of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) in horses and adjunctive treatment of metabolic alkalosis or glaucoma in dogs and cats. (heartlandvetsupply.com)
  • Acetazolamide Tablets are used to treat hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) in horses. (heartlandvetsupply.com)
  • Acetazolamide 250 mg, 30 Tablets is used to treat a genetic disease in horses called hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, or HYPP, which affects the neuromuscular system. (vetdepot.com)
  • It helps manage HYPP symptoms like shaking, weakness, and paralysis. (vetdepot.com)
  • HYPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis) is a genetic defect that traces back to a popular Quarter Horse sire named Impressive. (blogspot.com)
  • Among the genetic maladies the American Quarter Horse breed is currently addressing are GBED (glycogen branching enzyme deficiency), HERDA (hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia), HYPP (hyperkalemic periodic paralysis), MH (malignant hyperthermia) and PSSM (polysaccharide storage myopathy). (aqha.com)
  • In addition to this, if your horse has a muscle disease like Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis - HYPP for short - you shouldn't give them bananas since the amount of potassium that they can consume is much more limited than that of a normal horse. (horses-arizona.com)
  • Equine Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis Disease (HYPP) is a muscular disease caused by an inherited genetic mutation. (diamondktperformancehorses.com)
  • Symptoms of HYPP may include muscle twitching, respiratory noises, and unpredictable paralysis attacks which can lead to sudden death. (diamondktperformancehorses.com)
  • Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis Disease (HYPP) is a muscular disease that affects both horses and humans. (blueroans4u.com)
  • The panel tests for Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP), Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy type 1 (PSSM 1), Malignant Hyperthermia (MH), Hereditary Epidermal Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA), and Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBED). (springhillequine.com)
  • Jurkat-Rott K, Lehmann-Horn F. Paroxysmal muscle weakness: the familial periodic paralyses. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Familial periodic paralyses information page. (epnet.com)
  • Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Familial-Periodic-Paralyses-Information-Page. (epnet.com)
  • Familial periodic paralyses are a group of inherited neurological disorders caused by mutations in genes that regulate sodium and calcium channels in nerve cells. (brainfacts.org)
  • The prognosis for the familial periodic paralyses varies. (brainfacts.org)
  • The NINDS conducts and supports research on neuromuscular disorders such as the familial periodic paralyses. (brainfacts.org)
  • citation needed] Mutations altering the usual structure and function of this sodium channel therefore disrupt regulation of muscle contraction, leading to episodes of severe muscle weakness or paralysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • The pathological mechanism of SCN4A mutations in hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is complex, but explains the autosomal dominant and hyperkalemia-related aspects of the disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mutations in the SCN4A gene can cause hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Leaky sodium channels from voltage sensor mutations in periodic paralysis, but not paramyotonia. (medscape.com)
  • Mutations of Na V 1.4 give rise to a heterogeneous group of muscle disorders, with gain-of-function defects causing myotonia or hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. (jci.org)
  • The hyperkalemic form is due to mutations in the gene that encodes the alpha-subunit of the skeletal muscle sodium channel ( SCN4A ). (msdmanuals.com)
  • The heterogeneous group of muscle diseases known as periodic paralyses (PP) is characterized by episodes of flaccid muscle weakness occurring at irregular intervals. (medscape.com)
  • Familial periodic paralysis is a rare autosomal dominant condition with considerable variation in penetrance characterized by episodes of flaccid paralysis with loss of deep tendon reflexes and failure of muscle to respond to electrical stimulation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • the altered potassium metabolism is a result of the PP. In primary and thyrotoxic PP, flaccid paralysis occurs with relatively small changes in the serum potassium level, whereas in secondary PP, serum potassium levels are markedly abnormal. (medscape.com)
  • Pharmacokinetic data generated by this study should facilitate estimation of appropriate dosages for acetazolamide use in horses with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. (avma.org)
  • As a result, the "Remarkable" line of horses became known as the hyperkalemic periodic paralysis line of horses. (horsyplanet.com)
  • Chaudhry MA, Wayangankar S. Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: A Concise Review of the Literature. (medscape.com)
  • In November 2020, KonekoKitten was diagnosed with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. (healthyceleb.com)
  • Periodic paralyses (PP) are a rare group of disorders. (epnet.com)
  • Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis" Encyclopedia , https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/4131 (accessed December 08, 2023). (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Arzel-Hezode M, McGoey S, Sternberg D, Vicart S, Eymard B, Fontaine B. Glucocorticoids may trigger attacks in several types of periodic paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Treatment of the periodic paralyses focuses on preventing further attacks and relieving acute symptoms. (brainfacts.org)
  • To address the question of specificity for the allele encoding the Na V 1.4-R669H variant as a cause of HypoPP and to produce a model system in which to characterize functional defects of the mutant channel and susceptibility to paralysis, we generated knockin mice carrying the ortholog of the gene encoding the Na V 1.4-R669H variant (referred to herein as R669H mice). (jci.org)
  • Each form of familial periodic paralysis involves a different gene and electrolyte channel. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Jurkat-Rott K, Lehmann-Horn F. Genotype-phenotype correlation and therapeutic rationale in hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Initial therapy included intravenous corticosteroids, fluid therapy (including glucose to treat possible hyperkalemic periodic paralysis), and diazepam for intermittent seizures. (cdc.gov)
  • Most of the conditions are hereditary and are more episodic than periodic. (medscape.com)
  • Levels higher than 7 mEq/L can lead to significant hemodynamic and neurologic consequences, whereas levels exceeding 8.5 mEq/L can cause respiratory paralysis or cardiac arrest and can quickly be fatal. (medscape.com)
  • and paralysis of the muscles surrounding the heart and/or lungs, causing death due to heart attack or suffocation. (blogspot.com)
  • According to one researcher, it was thought people with complete paralysis might no longer be capable of communicating, even mentally. (healthline.com)