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Evaluation to Diagnose TTR Amyloidosis
Results Suggestive of ATTR
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Physical Examination Autonomic Neuropathy
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Serum Immunofixation and Immunoglobulin Free LC Assay LC Amyloidosis Excluded
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Urine Tests Nephrotic Range Proteinuria
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Tissue and Strain Doppler Echocardiography Diastolic Dysfunction
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Chamber Infiltration
Results Suggestive of ATTR
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Radionuclide Imaging Cardiac Amyloid Detection
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Cardiac Biomarkers Elevated Troponin Brain Natriuretic Peptide
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Medical History Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Tissue Biopsy: less invasive Fat and Bone Marrow
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Tissue Biopsy: more invasive Heart, Nerve, Kidney
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Mass Spectroscopy TTR Amyloid Deposits