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[Importance of genetic study in elderly patients with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis].
Medicina clinica - 10 Nov 2023
Gallego Delgado María, Gayán Ordás Jara, Eiros Rocío, García Berrocal Belén, Sánchez Pedro Luis, Villacorta Eduardo
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis (CA-ATTR) is a prevalent disease with age. Genetic study is recommended, even in eldest patients. We aim to analyze the prevalence of hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) in elderly patients (≥75years) with CA-ATTR and its implications. PATIENTS AND METHODOLOGY: Retrospective observational study of the cohort of elderly patients with CA-ATTR...
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