Cardiac involvement, morbidity and mortality in hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis because of p.Glu89Gln mutation

Conclusion Cardiac involvement is common and has significant prognostic implications in the evaluated patients with p.Glu89Gln mutation. Heart failure and rhythm disturbances are the main causes of death. An earlier identification of the disease is crucial to improve prognosis.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Heart failure Source Type: research