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Progression of ventricular wall thickening after liver transplantation for familial amyloidosis.
Transplantation - 15 Jul 1997
Dubrey S W, Davidoff R, Skinner M, Bergethon P, Lewis D, Falk R H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial amyloidosis (FAP) is characterized by the progression of neurologic and cardiac impairment ultimately leading to death within 7 to 15 years after the onset of the disease. Liver transplantation represents the only definitive therapy for this disease and has been performed since 1990. METHODS: To determine the effect of liver transplantation on disease progression, electrocardiography and...
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