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Patients with a cardiac complete response in AL amyloidosis have survival rates similar to those of a matched general population.

Eli MuchtarSusan GeyerGiampaolo MerliniMorie A Gertz
Published in: Blood (2024)
The survival of patients achieving a cardiac complete response in light chain amyloidosis, defined as N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide ≤350 pg/mL or B-type natriuretic peptide ≤80 pg/mL, was similar to that of a matched general population, with estimated 5-year survival rates of 93% and 95%, respectively.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • left ventricular
  • free survival
  • ejection fraction
  • chronic kidney disease
  • prognostic factors
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • heart failure
  • patient reported outcomes