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Document Details : Title: Cardiac resynchronization therapy in a patient with amyloid cardiomyopathy Author(s): D. Zizek , M. Cvijic , I. Zupan Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 68 Issue: 3 Date: 2013 Pages: 335-337 DOI: 10.2143/AC.68.3.2983432 Abstract : Cardiac involvement in systemic light chain amyloidosis carries poor prognosis. Amyloid deposition in the myocardium can alter regional left ventricular contraction and cause dyssynchrony. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective treatment strategy for patients with advanced heart failure and echocardiographic dyssynchrony. We report a clinical and echocardiographic response of a patient with amyloid cardiomyopathy, treated with a combination of chemotherapy and CRT. |
