Mitral and tricuspid stenosis caused by light chain cardiac amyloid deposition

We describe a rare case of concomitant moderately severe tricuspid and mitral valve stenosis because of ongoing amyloid deposition in a patient with progressive multiple myeloma and fat pad biopsy ‐proven light chain amyloidosis. Worsening infiltrative cardiomyopathy and valvulopathy despite evidence‐based chemotherapy and heart failure pharmacotherapy led to end‐stage disease and death. Valvular involvement in cardiac amyloidosis requires early recognition of the underlying disease con dition to guide directed medical therapy and prevent its progression. In this instance, valvuloplasty or valve replacement is not a viable option.
Source: ESC Heart Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research