Dr. Barry Trachtenberg, cardiologist at Houston Cardiovascular Associates, shares ways that physicians can raise their awareness of cardiac amyloidosis, whether AL or ATTR. He discusses multiple organ systems and how test results may present clues to consider amyloidosis. He offers a diagnostic algorithm with early red flags that can aid in the identification and typing of amyloidosis. Dr. Trachtenberg concludes with keys to remember, including questions to ask patients, which can elevate the suspicion of amyloidosis.
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Expert Insights: Raising Awareness of Cardiac Amyloidosis
October 09, 2023