#427 Kittleson Rules Cardiac Amyloidosis

The clinical picture of an underrecognized disease

Amyloidosis demystified. Learn the clinical clues that suggest possible amyloidosis and how to order the correct tests to diagnose this disease. We are joined by Dr. Michelle Kittleson who shows us the ropes of treating fibril accumulation, @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai). 

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Show Segments

Introduction

Case Presentation: Mr. Smith

Differential Diagnosis of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Understanding Amyloidosis

Clinical Clues and Red Flags for Amyloidosis

Physical Examination Findings

Workup for Amyloidosis

Treatment Options

AL Amyloidosis and Hematologist's Role

ATTR Amyloidosis and Cardiologist's Role

Other Therapies for TTR Amyloidosis

Therapy on the Horizon

Cost and Access to Tafamidis

Alternative Therapies and Supplements

Monitoring and Side Effects of Tafamidis

Symptomatic Management and Anticoagulation

Take Home Points

Credits

Written and Produced by; Deborah Gorth, MD, PhD

Infographic and Cover Art: Meryl Gorth, RD, MPH and Deborah Gorth, MD, PhD

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   

Reviewer: Sai S. Achi MD MBA

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Michelle Kittleson, MD, PhD

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