Abstract

RONDON-CARVAJAL, Julián  and  BETANCUR-SALAZAR, Kelly Johanna. Cardiac compromise due to AL amyloidosis: dissimilarity as an attribute. Report of 3 cases. Iatreia [online]. 2021, vol.34, n.1, pp.64-70. ISSN 0121-0793.  https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.65.

AL amyloidosis (formerly called primary amyloidosis) is a rare systemic entity, with an unknown incidence in the world, which can develop heart involvement in almost half of patients, leading to restrictive cardiomyopathy by amyloid tissue deposit. We present 3 cases of patients who consulted for acute heart failure and syncope, in which the diagnosis of AL amyloidosis was finally confirmed. We conclude with a brief review of the literature, emphasizing clinical elements for an early diagnosis.

Keywords : Amyloid; Amyloidosis; Heart Failure; Restrictive cardiomyopathy; Syncope.

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