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A heavy heart

Authors :
Miller, Amy Leigh
Falk, Rodney H.
Levy, Bruce D.
Loscalzo, Joseph
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Oct 7, 2010, Vol. 363 Issue 15, p1464, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2010

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.

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