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A heavy heart
- Source :
- The New England Journal of Medicine. Oct 7, 2010, Vol. 363 Issue 15, p1464, 6 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The case of a 73-year-old man with a 6-month history of progressive, symmetric edema and dyspnea on exertion is discussed to arrive at a better understanding of the complications involved in arriving at a correct diagnosis of senile amyloidosis. The different treatment methodologies and management regime are highlighted.
- Subjects :
- Shortness of breath -- Causes of
Shortness of breath -- Case studies
Dropsy -- Causes of
Dropsy -- Case studies
Edema -- Causes of
Edema -- Case studies
Immunoglobulins -- Health aspects
Immunoglobulins -- Research
Senile dementia -- Case studies
Senile dementia -- Diagnosis
Senile dementia -- Care and treatment
Cardiomyopathy -- Causes of
Cardiomyopathy -- Care and treatment
Heart diseases -- Causes of
Heart diseases -- Care and treatment
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00284793
- Volume :
- 363
- Issue :
- 15
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The New England Journal of Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.243072060