Amyloid : the international journal of experimental and clinical investigation : the official journal of the International Society of Amyloidosis
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To compare the efficacy of modified Ex-PRESS technique (ExP) versus Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) as primary surgery in hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) secondary glaucoma. ⋯ AGV and ExP are safe and effective techniques in the treatment of ATTRv secondary glaucoma. However, AGV's efficacy seems to be more durable.
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Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an underdiagnosed cause of heart failure (HF). ⋯ ATTR-CM was diagnosed in 18% (95% CI: 13.7-22.5) of evaluable patients with HF, LVEF >40%, and risk markers for ATTR-CM, but no previous diagnosis of amyloidosis. Recruitment bias may have contributed to regional variability. NCT04424914.