Cardiac amyloidosis--two case reports with variable presentation

J Assoc Physicians India. 2011 Apr:59:263-6.

Abstract

Many cases of progressive heart failure due to cardiac amyloidosis remain undiagnosed due to the rarity and lack of suspicion on part of physician. Treatment options are limited and patients are also poor responders in later stages. Hence, early diagnosis by recognition of syndromic presentation and diagnostic modalities is helpful in retarding the disease process.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amyloidosis / complications
  • Amyloidosis / pathology*
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
  • Electrocardiography
  • Endoscopes
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged