Cardiac Amyloidosis
Cardiac amyloidosis is a disease in which an abnormal protein called amyloid deposits in the tissue of the heart, making it difficult for this organ to relax and pump blood normally. It is an uncommon but important cause of cardiac problems.
Possible symptoms: shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the legs, irregular heartbeats and tiredness with everyday exertion.
When to seek care? If difficulty breathing, persistent swelling or palpitations appear that are not explained by another cause.
Which specialists treat it? The cardiologist leads the evaluation of the heart, the internist provides a comprehensive perspective and the nuclear medicine specialist can support with specific studies. Because of its complexity, having an early specialized evaluation is of great help for follow-up.
Data on 6 doctors who treat cardiac amyloidosis
Specialties that treat cardiac amyloidosis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cardiac amyloidosis
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Gerardo Maza Juárez
Dr. Santiago Raymundo Nava Townsend
Dr. Pedro Becerra González
Dr. Norberto Matadamas Hernandez
Dr. Dorian Iván Núñez Blanquet
Dr. René Narváez David
Frequently asked questions
What is cardiac amyloidosis?
Cardiac amyloidosis is a disease in which an abnormal protein called amyloid deposits in the tissue of the heart, making it difficult for this organ to relax and pump blood normally. It is an uncommon but important cause of cardiac problems.
Which doctor treats cardiac amyloidosis?
Cardiac Amyloidosis is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, internist, nuclear medicine specialist, thoracic surgeon.