The Amyloid Files: Cracking the Case – Evolving Strategies in Cardiac Amyloidosis-Recognizing the Suspect

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The presentation focuses on the diagnosis and understanding of cardiac amyloidosis, particularly AL and ATTR types. It highlights several patient cases, emphasizing the typical symptoms and diagnostic challenges. ATTR amyloidosis can be misdiagnosed due to its nonspecific presentation and involves various mutations affecting different ethnic groups. Notable manifestations include heart failure, LV wall thickening, arrhythmias, conduction issues, neuropathies, and other systemic symptoms. Diagnosis often involves identifying red flags and understanding genetic predispositions. Raising awareness and earlier diagnosis can improve treatment and outcomes, especially in underdiagnosed populations like older men or specific ethnic groups.

Keywords

cardiac amyloidosis

ATTR amyloidosis

diagnostic challenges

genetic predispositions

underdiagnosed populations