Barth syndrome

Treatment & Care

There is no cure or specific treatment for Barth syndrome. Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and preventing complications, such as infections.

physical therapy
- to help babies who have reduced muscle tone as a result of Barth syndrome
antibiotics
- to treat bacterial infections
lifestyle changes
- Your doctor may advise a low-salt diet, and that your child maintains a healthy weight.
heart medications
artificial pacemaker
heart transplant
- In some severe cases, if your child’s Barth syndrome leads to cardiomyopathy, he or she may require a transplant in order to prevent heart failure.