The clinical picture of an underrecognized disease Amyloidosis demystified. Learn the clinical clues that suggest possible amyloidosis and how to order the correct tests to diagnose this disease. We are joined by Dr. Michelle Kittleson who shows us the ropes of treating fibril accumulation, @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Introduction Case Presentation: Mr. Smith Differential Diagnosis of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Understanding Amyloidosis Clinical Clues and Red Flags for Amyloidosis Physical Examination Findings Workup for Amyloidosis Treatment Options AL Amyloidosis and Hematologist's Role ATTR Amyloidosis and Cardiologist's Role Other Therapies for TTR Amyloidosis Therapy on the Horizon Cost and Access to Tafamidis Alternative Therapies and Supplements Monitoring and Side Effects of Tafamidis Symptomatic Management and Anticoagulation Take Home Points Credits Written and Produced by; Deborah Gorth, MD, PhD Infographic and Cover Art: Meryl Gorth, RD, MPH and Deborah Gorth, MD, PhD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Sai S. Achi MD MBA Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Michelle Kittleson, MD, PhD Transcript Disclaimer We've included a a free AI-generated transcript which has not been corrected by a human for accuracy or completeness. Please consider this a starting point for further research and consultation. We disclaim any liability for damages or losses resulting from this content. Sponsor: Panacea Visit panaceafinancial.com today to open your free account. Sponsor: Grammarly Make a bigger impact at work with Grammarly. Sign up and download for FREE at grammarly.com/PODCAST Sponsor: Rocket Money Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/CURB.

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