Primary Article

Echocardiographic Findings in Amyloid Cardiomyopathy

Authors: THOMAS D. GILES MD, JORGE LEÓN-GALINDO MD, GEORGE E. BURCH MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT:Echocardiographic manifestations of two patients with cardiac amyloidosis are presented. The findings consisted of increased thickness of the left ventricular posterior wall and interventricular septal wall, a normal to small left ventricular cavity, and pericardial effusion. The echocardiograph is useful in the evaluation of patients with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.

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