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Wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy complicated by spinal canal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rotator cuff tears: a case report.

Seiji TakashioMasato NishiYuichiro TsurutaKenichi Tsujita
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)
Transthyretin deposition in the ligaments or tendons has been observed in a number of patients with CTS, spinal canal stenosis, and rotator cuff tears. These orthopaedic diseases are predictive for the future occurrence of ATTR-CM. In addition, the coexistence of these multiple diseases might strongly predict ATTR-CM. This knowledge needs to be shared with orthopaedicians and cardiologists for the early diagnosis of ATTR-CM.
Keyphrases
  • rotator cuff
  • wild type
  • spinal cord
  • risk assessment
  • heart failure
  • healthcare
  • current status