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Bicep Bunching & Amyloidosis

September 16, 2020

Often called “Popeye Deformity,” bicep bunching is visible when the patient flexes their arm, giving the appearance of popeye-like arms. While the result of a torn tendon, be aware it can be a leading indicator of more serious issues.

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: amyloidosis, amyloidosis diagnosis, ATTR amyloidosis, ATTRwt, bicep bunching, cardiac amyloidosis, diagnosing amyloidosis, heart failure, popeye's biceps, popeye's deformity, tendon rupture, TTR cardiac amyloidosis, wild-type amyloidosis

Macroglossia & Amyloidosis

July 20, 2020

Macroglossia is the abnormal enlargement of the tongue in proportion to other structures in the mouth. It can be found in cases of both AL and ATTR amyloidosis. Read more about symptoms and treatment.

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: AL amyloidosis, amyloidosis, amyloidosis diagnosis, ATTR amyloidosis, diagnosing amyloidosis, enlarged tongue, macroglossia, scalloped tongue, tongue ridges

Understanding the Term “Amyloid”

June 30, 2020

Amyloid is a term that is often misunderstood. It’s easy to think that ‘amyloid = amyloidosis,’ but it’s actually associated with many diseases outside of the world of amyloidosis. Read here for more on understanding the term “amyloid.”

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: amyloid, amyloid protein, amyloidosis, amyloidosis research

Carpal Tunnel & Amyloidosis

May 17, 2020

Tenosynovial tissue biopsy at the time of carpal tunnel surgery can be a useful tool for detecting cardiac amyloidosis at an earlier stage, suggests a recent Cleveland Clinic study.

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: Amyloid cardiomyopathy, amyloidosis, amyloidosis diagnosis, cardiac amyloidosis, carpal tunnel, carpal tunnel release, carpal tunnel syndrome, diagnosing amyloidosis, heart failure, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, preserved ejection fraction, tenosynovial biopsy, tenosynovial tissue biopsy

Adapting During COVID-19

May 13, 2020

While our amyloidosis patient presentations have always been in-person, whether in class or over lunch, during this unusual time surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic we are offering two excellent virtual alternatives.

Filed Under: Featured News, Speakers Bureau News Tagged With: amyloidosis, amyloidosis diagnosis, amyloidosis news, amyloidosis speakers bureau, COVID-19

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