Cardiac Amyloidosis treatment in León

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.