Cardiac Amyloidosis
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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 52 doctors who treat cardiac amyloidosis
Which specialist treats cardiac amyloidosis?
Cardiac amyloidosis may require evaluation by a thoracic surgeon when surgical management is being considered, and by a nuclear medicine specialist for diagnostic imaging studies. Consult one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cardiac amyloidosis
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Octavio Rene García Flores
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Rigoberto Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Maldonado Espinosa
Dr. Ernesto Lozano Sabido
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
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 may require evaluation by a thoracic surgeon when surgical management is being considered, and by a nuclear medicine specialist for diagnostic imaging studies. Consult one of these specialists.