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Published in: Heart Failure Reviews 5/2022

01-09-2021 | Sudden Cardiac Death

Clinical management of amyloid cardiomyopathy

Authors: Morris M. Kim, Clinton M. Kolseth, Dayna Carlson, Ahmad Masri

Published in: Heart Failure Reviews | Issue 5/2022

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Abstract

Clinical heart failure, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmias are hallmark features of amyloid cardiomyopathy. In contrast to the advancements in targeted therapies, there is a general lack of evidence-based practice guidelines for clinical management of amyloid cardiomyopathy. In this review, we review the role of routine medical therapy in amyloid cardiomyopathy, from heart failure management to orthostatic hypotension, atrial arrhythmias, thromboembolic complications, and prevention of sudden death. We conclude by discussing approaches to patients with end-stage disease.
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Metadata
Title
Clinical management of amyloid cardiomyopathy
Authors
Morris M. Kim
Clinton M. Kolseth
Dayna Carlson
Ahmad Masri
Publication date
01-09-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Heart Failure Reviews / Issue 5/2022
Print ISSN: 1382-4147
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7322
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10741-021-10159-w

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