Cardiac Amyloidosis, An Infiltrative Heart Disease Presenting as Arrhythmia-A Case Report

J Clin Diagn Res. 2017 Apr;11(4):OD14-OD15. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/24698.9661. Epub 2017 Apr 1.

Abstract

Cardiac amyloidosis is a manifestation of amyloidosis which is a multisystem disorder. This is difficult to diagnose, rare disease which eventually leads to the mortality. Diagnosis requires a high index of clinical suspicion along with echocardiographic clues like, diastolic dysfunction, bi-atrial enlargement and ventricular thickening. Treatment is mainly supportive with disappointing outcomes. We present a case of systemic amyloidosis with negative congo red staining, presenting with predominantly cardiac features.

Keywords: Bi-atrial enlargement; Congo red staining; Macroglossia; Ventricular thickening.

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  • Case Reports