2019年10月15日 · There's no cure for amyloidosis and severe amyloidosis can lead to life-threatening organ failure. But treatments can help you manage your symptoms and limit the production of amyloid protein. Diagnosis as early as possible can help prevent further organ damage caused by the protein buildup.

2023年5月13日 · You may not experience symptoms of amyloidosis until later in the course of the disease. Symptoms may vary, depending on which organs are affected. Signs and symptoms of amyloidosis may include: Severe fatigue and weakness; Shortness of breath; Numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands or feet; Swelling of the ankles and legs

2023年5月13日 · Amyloidosis is often overlooked because the signs and symptoms can mimic those of more-common diseases. Early diagnosis can help prevent further organ damage. Precise diagnosis is important because treatment varies greatly, depending on your specific condition.

2024年2月21日 · Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key to treatment, and what's on the horizon to help patients with this rare condition.

2024年2月22日 · Using ECG-AI, clinicians at Mayo Clinic can potentially flag patients who are in the early stages of cardiac amyloidosis. The technology is used in research and has FDA breakthrough device designation.

2022年8月23日 · On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Lyle discusses diagnosis, standard treatment options and new therapies for treating cardiac amyloidosis. Additional resources: What is amyloidosis and 10 signs you might have it

2022年8月23日 · At Mayo Clinic, people with symptoms that indicate they might have cardiac amyloidosis are diagnosed and treated by a team of experts in the Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic. This specialized care is available at Mayo Clinic’s locations in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota.

At Mayo Clinic, your team of specialists is experienced in diagnosing and treating amyloidosis. Your doctors will work together across disciplines to provide you with a precise diagnosis and a treatment plan for your specific needs that is designed …

2016年3月13日 · In this webinar Mayo Clinic cardiologist Martha Grogan, MD, and hematologist Prashant Kapoor, MD, provided an overview of amyloidosis, including tests and evaluations, treatment options and how to manage your symptoms.

2024年10月26日 · Early diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis is crucial for successful treatment in addition to identifying which kind of amyloid you have. Tests and procedures to determine this may include blood or urine tests, an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) , echocardiogram , biopsy tissue sample or MRI of the heart.