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Amyloidosis overview – prevalence, pathophysiology and treatment approaches

Amyloidosis overview – prevalence, pathophysiology and treatment approaches

This Masterclass was developed in collaboration with the National Amyloidosis Centre, London UK

Amyloidosis is rapidly gaining recognition as a previously under-diagnosed cause of cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Here, experts from the National Amyloidosis Centre – the only centre in the UK specialising in the management of the condition – provide an overview of its prevalence, symptoms and key treatment principles.
Referral and diagnosis of suspected cardiac amyloidosis

Referral and diagnosis of suspected cardiac amyloidosis

This Masterclass was developed in collaboration with the National Amyloidosis Centre, London UK

Assessment of a patient with suspected amyloidosis requires a careful diagnostic workup, including cardiac imaging to identify amyloid infiltration in heart tissue that could lead to diastolic dysfunction and heart failure. In this Masterclass, clinicians and scientists from the National Amyloidosis Centre describe the laboratory tests and imaging techniques used to make an accurate diagnosis.
Amyloidosis signs and symptoms – red flags for cardiologists

Signs and symptoms of amyloidosis – red flags for cardiologists

This Masterclass was developed in collaboration with the National Amyloidosis Centre, London UK

Effective treatment of cardiac amyloidosis is dependent on early diagnosis; it is therefore important that clinicians have a high index of suspicion for the condition in their patients. Dr Josephine Mansell from the National Amyloidosis Centre outlines the “red flag” signs and symptoms that cardiologists, nurses or other healthcare professionals may observe in their patients, and which should prompt consideration of referral for a full diagnostic workup.

Masterclass: Treating dyslipidaemia – special populations

In this masterclass, Alison Pottle and Jai Cegla provide discuss screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), treatment advances in dyslipidaemia, the role of lipid apheresis in specific populations and the importance of patient education.

Masterclass: Looking at lipids – dyslipidemia in CVD prevention

Watch Terry McCormack and Peter Green discuss the national guidelines for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), risk assessment and recommended lipid targets for CVD, and the availability of smart open-access data tools that can reduce health inequalities and improve treatment outcomes for your patients.

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