Amyloidosis News - September 2021

Value of Referring for Genetic Testing in Diagnosis of Hereditary ATTR

Early diagnosis of hereditary ATTR may facilitate early treatment initiation with disease-modifying therapy. Read More ›

Unusual Case Study: Presentation and Diagnosis of ATTR Amyloid

Early Diagnosis

While fat pad or myocardial biopsy remains the gold standard for hATTR diagnosis, this case study highlights the potential of using tendon tissue. Read More ›

Large Cohort of Cardiac Amyloid Patients with Defined Hemodynamics Suggests That Pulmonary Hypertension Is Common

Early Diagnosis

Analysis of subtypes of pulmonary hypertension, and potential association with specific biomarkers and survival, suggests further studies are required. Read More ›

Insights from a Genetic Testing Program into Characteristics of Patients with P.V142I Mutations Associated with Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis

Hereditary ATTR

It is essential for clinicians to recognize “red flag” symptoms to diagnose hATTR amyloidosis. Read More ›

Case Study: Classic Symptoms and Signs of Cardiac Amyloidosis

Early Diagnosis, Amyloidosis

Case study of a 79-year-old African American female, who presented with an exacerbation of congestive heart failure, highlights the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and genetic testing. Read More ›