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Amyloid fibril composition as a predictor of development of cardiomyopathy after liver transplantation for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis.
Transplantation - 27 May 2012
Gustafsson Sandra, Ihse Elisabet, Henein Michael Y, Westermark Per, Lindqvist Per, Suhr Ole B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Liver transplantation (LTx) is an accepted treatment for hereditary transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis (ATTR). However, unforeseen heart complications, especially a rapid development of cardiomyopathy after LTx has affected mortality and morbidity. Recently, a relationship between ATTR-fibril composition and cardiomyopathy has been noted. The aim of this study was to investigate whether development of...
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