Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Therapy of Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
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Transthyretin amyloidosis is a fatal disorder that is characterized primarily by progressive neuropathy and cardiomyopathy. It occurs in both a mutant form (with autosomal dominant inheritance) and a wild-type form (with predominant cardiac involvement). This article guides clinicians as to when the disease should be suspected, describes the appropriate diagnostic evaluation for those with known or suspected amyloidosis, and reviews the interventions currently available for affected patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology
دوره 66 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015