The Amyloid Files: Cracking the Case – Evolving Strategies in Cardiac Amyloidosis-Cracking the Treatment Code

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The presentation discusses the management and treatment advances in cardiac amyloidosis, particularly ATTR cardiomyopathy. Initially, it emphasizes the importance of correct diagnosis between AL and ATTR amyloidosis. For AL amyloidosis patients, referral to hematology oncology is crucial. For ATTR cardiomyopathy, the presentation reviews treatments like TIFAMATIS, ACROAMATIS, and the newly approved VITUSORAN. These agents lower heart failure risks, hospitalization rates, and mortality without significant side effects. The discussion notes that current treatments prevent deterioration rather than improve functional status or quality of life. Questions remain about which therapy to start first, single vs. combination therapy, and assessing disease progression. With costly therapies, careful consideration is needed for their lifelong application. Lastly, solid organ transplantation should be limited to end-stage disease cases, given the availability of earlier therapeutic interventions. Overall, recent advancements signify a positive shift in managing ATTR cardiomyopathy.

Keywords

cardiac amyloidosis

ATTR cardiomyopathy

VITUSORAN

treatment advances

disease management