Secondary AA Cardiac Amyloidosis
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AA-type cardiac amyloidosis is a rare form in which an abnormal protein, called amyloid, deposits in the heart tissue as a consequence of chronic inflammatory processes in the body.
Who treats it? The cardiologist evaluates how it affects the heart and its function; when thoracic surgery is involved for related procedures, the thoracic surgeon also takes part in a joint management.
How it shows up: It can cause fatigue, shortness of breath on exertion, swelling in the legs, or a sensation of irregular heartbeats, since the amyloid deposit hinders the heart's normal work.
When to consult? If growing fatigue, difficulty breathing, or persistent swelling appear, it is best to investigate it calmly and in time. Seeing a professional makes it possible to study the origin of these symptoms with the detail they deserve and provide appropriate follow-up.
Data on 103 doctors who treat secondary aa cardiac amyloidosis
Which specialist treats secondary aa cardiac amyloidosis?
Secondary AA-type cardiac amyloidosis is treated by a cardiologist, who monitors heart function; a thoracic surgeon may step in if a procedure is needed. You can book these specialists for this evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in secondary aa cardiac amyloidosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Frequently asked questions
What is secondary aa cardiac amyloidosis?
AA-type cardiac amyloidosis is a rare form in which an abnormal protein, called amyloid, deposits in the heart tissue as a consequence of chronic inflammatory processes in the body.
Which doctor treats secondary aa cardiac amyloidosis?
Secondary AA-type cardiac amyloidosis is treated by a cardiologist, who monitors heart function; a thoracic surgeon may step in if a procedure is needed. You can book these specialists for this evaluation.