Primary cardiac amyloidosis : a review of the literature
Date
1980-05
Authors
Przybojewski, J. Z.
Daniels, A. R.
Van der Walt, J. J.
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Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
A review of the literature on primary cardiac amyloidosis is presented. Its differentiation from constrictive pericarditis, both on clinical and hemodynamic grounds, is outlined. The importance of antemortem endomyocardial biopsy in establishing a definitive diagnosis of this relatively rare condition is stressed. Finally, an updated overview of the classification and immunological pathogenesis of this disease is given.
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The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
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Keywords
Amyloidosis
Citation
Przybojewski, J. Z., Daniels, A. R. & Van der Walt, J. J. 1980. Primary cardiac amyloidosis : a review of the literature. South African Medical Journal, 17 May: 831-837.