Open AccessUpdates in Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Review
Author(s) -
Banypersad Sanjay M.,
Moon James C.,
Whelan Carol,
Hawkins Philip N.,
Wechalekar Ashutosh D.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.111.000364
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiac amyloidosis , amyloidosis , cardiology , intensive care medicine
Systemic amyloidosis is a relatively rare multisystem disease caused by the deposition of misfolded protein in various tissues and organs. It may present to almost any specialty, and diagnosis is frequently delayed.[1][1] Cardiac involvement is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially