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CARDIAC AMYLOIDOSIS - DIAGNOSIS BY TRANSVENOUS ENDOMYOCARDIAL BIOPSY AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE Schroeder, J. S., Billingham, M. E., RIDER, A. K. 1975; 59 (2): 269-273

Abstract

Endomyocardial tissue, obtained from two patients presenting with restrictive cardiomyopathies, demonstrated amyloid infiltration. The percutaneous transvenous cardiac biopsy technic, using a modified Konno-Sakakibara cardiac bioptome, was safe and quick. Physical examination and catheterization data may not provide a definite differential diagnosis between restrictive and constrictive myocardial disease. Confirmation by biopsy of the cardiac amyloidosis assisted in providing optimum diagnostic and therapeutic care for these patients.

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View details for PubMedID 1098458