Recurrent Syncope, a Clue in Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Joint Authors
Marin-Acevedo, Julian A.
Sanchez-Alvarez, Catalina
Alsaad, Ali A.
Pagán, Ricardo J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Infiltrative cardiomyopathies include a variety of disorders that lead to myocardial thickening resulting in a constellation of clinical manifestations and eventually heart failure that could be the first clue to reach the diagnosis.
Among the more described infiltrative diseases of the heart is amyloid cardiomyopathy.
The disease usually presents with subtle, nonspecific symptoms.
Herein, we illustrate a case of recurrent syncope as the initial presenting symptom for systemic amyloid with polyneuropathy and cardiomyopathy as a cause of syncope.
The article illustrates the role of advanced cardiac imaging in the diagnosis of the disease with a focused literature review.
We also highlight the role of early, shared decision-making between patient, family, and medical team in the management of cardiac amyloidosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Marin-Acevedo, Julian A.& Sanchez-Alvarez, Catalina& Alsaad, Ali A.& Pagán, Ricardo J.. 2018. Recurrent Syncope, a Clue in Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144790
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Marin-Acevedo, Julian A.…[et al.]. Recurrent Syncope, a Clue in Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144790
American Medical Association (AMA)
Marin-Acevedo, Julian A.& Sanchez-Alvarez, Catalina& Alsaad, Ali A.& Pagán, Ricardo J.. Recurrent Syncope, a Clue in Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Case Reports in Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144790
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144790