Revisiting transthyretin related cardiac amyloidosis: Case report and review of literature.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-28-2018
Abstract
Amyloidosis is a complex group of disorders that can involve many organs and cause their dysfunction. Cardiac involvement indicates worse prognosis and influences treatment strategies. Cardiac amyloidosis is an under-diagnosed entity and high index of clinical suspicion and careful interpretation of basic diagnostic tools such as electrocardiogram and echocardiography is needed for early detection. Congestive heart failure due to restrictive pattern and/or conduction system abnormality, in absence of coronary artery disease should raise suspicion. We present a case of transthyretin related cardiac amyloidosis and discuss the key clinical and diagnostic findings along with review of existing literature regarding its management and outcomes.
Volume
8
Issue
2
First Page
1054
Last Page
1054
ISSN
2039-7275
Published In/Presented At
Sharma, M., Koman, E., Ledley, G. S., & Cho, S. H. (2018). Revisiting transthyretin related cardiac amyloidosis: Case report and review of literature. Clinics and practice, 8(2), 1054. https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2018.1054
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
30069298
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article