RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Amyloid in the cardiovascular system: a review
JF Journal of Clinical Pathology
JO J Clin Pathol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists
SP 125
OP 133
DO 10.1136/jcp.2004.017293
VO 58
IS 2
A1 Kholová, I
A1 Niessen, H W M
YR 2005
UL http://jcp.bmj.com/content/58/2/125.abstract
AB The cardiovascular system is a common target of amyloidosis. This review presents the current clinical and diagnostic approach to amyloidosis, with the emphasis on cardiovascular involvement. It summarises recent nomenclature, classification, and pathogenesis of amyloidosis. In addition, non-invasive possibilities are discussed, together with endomyocardial biopsies in the diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis. Finally, recent advances in treatment and prognostic implications are presented.