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Spectrum of transthyretin gene mutations and clinical characteristics of Polish patients with cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis.
Cardiology journal - 1 Jan 2022
Gawor Monika, Holcman Katarzyna, Franaszczyk Maria, Lipowska Marta, Michałek Piotr, Teresińska Anna, Bilińska Zofia T, Rubiś Paweł, Kostkiewicz Magdalena, Szot Wojciech, Podolec Piotr, Grzybowski Jacek
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a rare, life-threatening systemic disorder. We present first findings on the cardiac hereditary ATTR in Poland. METHODS: Sixty-eight consecutive patients with suspected or known cardiac amyloidosis were evaluated, including blood tests, standard 12-lead electrocardiography (ECG) and transthoracic echocardiography. ATTR was confirmed histologically or non-invasively...
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