Isolated atrial amyloidosis explained

Specialty:cardiology

Isolated atrial amyloidosis is a form of amyloidosis affecting the atria of the heart.

It is associated with accumulation of the protein atrial natriuretic factor.[1] It may cause abnormal heart rhythms.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Eric J. Topol. Robert M. Califf. Textbook of cardiovascular medicine. 17 November 2010. 2007. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 978-0-7817-7012-5. 433–.

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