Heart screening study reveals hidden amyloidosis in minorities
Diagnosis
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This study screened 646 elderly Black and Hispanic patients with heart failure to find out how many have cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers used a special heart scan and blood tests to detect the disease. The goal was to le…
Sponsor: Mathew S. Maurer, MD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC