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Spinal Stenosis & Amyloidosis

November 10, 2020

Spinal stenosis can be one of those precursor clues to amyloidosis, particularly senile, aka wild-type, amyloidosis (ATTRwt).

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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

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

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