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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Amyloidosis and device therapy: an open debate

Giuseppe CoppolaSalvatore NovoGiuseppe IngaEgle CorradoEluisa La FrancaGianfranco Ciaramitaro

subject

medicine.medical_specialtyDevice therapybusiness.industryAmyloidosismedicineAmyloidosisCardiology and Cardiovascular Medicinemedicine.diseaseIntensive care medicinebusiness

description

Cardiac involvement represents a critical prognostic factor in amyloidosis, as it represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, in primary light chain amyloidosis, in hereditary and also in wild-type transthyretin amyloidosis. A 54-year-old male was admitted to Emergency Room with complaints of dyspnea, palpitations and diaphoresis.

https://doi.org/10.23736/s0392-9590.17.03821-4