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Alia A Ibrahim1, Mohammed Gaffar Mohammed1, Haitham B Elmasharaf2
1Internal Medicine, Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital - Al Sweidi Branch, Riyadh, SAU.
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|May 27, 2024
Summary
Cardiac amyloidosis, a cause of heart failure, is often overlooked. This review highlights echocardiography red flags that signal the need for further testing for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
Background:
- Amyloidosis involves misfolded protein fibril deposition in tissues, leading to organ dysfunction.
- Cardiac amyloidosis specifically affects the heart, contributing significantly to heart failure and arrhythmias.
- Often considered rare, cardiac amyloidosis may be underdiagnosed in clinical practice.
Keywords:
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