In most cases, cardiac amyloidosis cannot be cured, but it can be managed by halting progression. Starting treatment in the early stages can help minimize damage to your heart, so early diagnosis is key.
Temple Health has expert physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating cardiac amyloidosis. We offer three programs to support patients with this condition, including our advanced heart failure team, our structural heart disease team, and our electrophysiology team.
Treatment options depend on the type of amyloidosis you have and the underlying cause of the disease. Treatments can include:
- Medication – You may be prescribed medication that reduces the amount of certain proteins produced by your body or prevents these proteins from becoming abnormal. Some of these medications are pills and other types include injections or infusion therapy.
- Chemotherapy – Some chemotherapy drugs can prevent your body from creating the types of proteins that become amyloid fibrils.
- Diuretics – Medications that cause you to urinate more can help manage the buildup of fluids in your body.
- Heart Failure Medications – Some heart failure medications have also been shown to be helpful in cardiac amyloidosis.
- Lifestyle changes – A low-salt diet can help control fluid buildup and swelling.
- Blood thinners – You may be prescribed blood thinners to help prevent dangerous blood clots from forming.
- Transplant – Some patients may eventually need a heart transplant as a result of damage caused by cardiac amyloidosis.
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To schedule a visit with a cardiac amyloidosis specialist, request an appointment online or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) today.