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Heart Failure & Amyloidosis

Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. Many medical conditions that damage the heart muscle can cause heart failure, such as Coronary artery disease, Heart attack, Obesity, Kidney disease, Diabetes, and Cardiomyopathy. Here we summarize how cardiac amyloidosis is associated with heart failure.

Cardiomyopathy & Amyloidosis

Cardiomyopathy is a broad term that is used to describe disease of the heart muscle, making it difficult for the heart to provide the body with an adequate blood supply. It can lead to heart failure and even death. In this article, we’ll discuss the types of cardiomyopathy and its connection to amyloidosis.

Bicep Bunching & Amyloidosis

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.

Carpal Tunnel & Amyloidosis

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.