Emerging from the Darkness. Sudden Cardiac Death in Cardiac Amyloidosis.
Rev Cardiovasc Med
; 23(10): 345, 2022 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) manifests as infiltrative cardiomyopathy with a hypertrophic pattern, usually presenting with heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction. In addition, degenerative valvular heart disease, particularly severe aortic stenosis, is commonly seen in patients with CA. However, amyloid fibril deposition might also infiltrate the conduction system and promote the development of electrical disorders, including ventricular tachyarrhythmias, atrio-ventricular block or acute electromechanical dissociation. These manifestations can increase the risk of sudden cardiac death. This review summarises the pathophysiological mechanisms and risk factors for sudden cardiac death in CA and focuses on the major current concerns regarding medical and device management in this challenging scenario.
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Rev Cardiovasc Med
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ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
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2022
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Article
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Italia