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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
RVH and Amyloidosis
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RVH and Amyloidosis
by CJ__0__0, Mar 04, 1999 12:00AM
Hi- I posted here about 6 months ago concerning an echocardiogram that I had that showed a mild RVH. The dr. that answered mentioned that amyloidosis (although rare) could be one of the causes. I have a history of chronic Hepatitis C and had an abdominal ultrasound as a routine check and it showed some calcifications in my spleen. Well the GI dr. also mentioned amyloidosis as a possible cause. I have also developed a peripheral neuropathy (possibly related to the Hepatitis C) and have had an EMG. The neurologist also mentioned amyloidosis as a possible cause. I have talked with the Internist about everyone mentioning amyloidosis , but she doesn't seem very interested. Other than these 3 things that I seem to have developed, would there be some abnormal blood tests with this disease? Could this just be a coincidence that all of these things could be symptoms of amyloidosis, but are not indicative in this case. By the way, I just had a 6 month follow up echo which showed the same thing - mild RVH. I'm certainly not trying to self diagnose, I am just very curious at this point and wonder if I should really ask my dr. to pursue this. Thank you for any advice you could give me.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD DLB, Mar 04, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear CJ
The only easy way to diagnose amyloid would be to do a biopsy of the fat in your abdomen. Amyloid could be the cause of your different problems and I would probably do the biopsy, though I think it will ultimately not reveal amyloid.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck.
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