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Overcoming Challenges to Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Managing Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), once considered rare, is more prevalent than previously thought. Diagnosing this condition can be a challenge, as early symptoms may be nonspecific and attributable to aging, whereas later more severe symptoms can be mistaken for other cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure or may be confused with other causes of amyloidosis. This can be particularly problematic, as it can delay appropriate treatment.
Advances in noninvasive methods f... |