2 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
This single-practice prospective cohort study aims to enhance the diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis in high-risk patients undergoing standard cardiac device implantation. By analyzing chest wall fat tissue, which is usually discarded, we aim to determine the diagnostic yield of such biopsies for amyloidosis and to develop a predictive screening model based on clinical, lab, and imaging data. The study, running from December 2023 to December 2024, expects to enroll 100 patients and may provide a new, non-invasive diagnostic avenue for this condition.
Cardiac amyloidosis describes a process by which abnormally folded proteins infiltrate the heart tissue. Given the insidious nature of this disease process, diagnosis is often too late for a meaningful intervention. Advances in the treatment of the amyloidoses have improved outcomes for patients with these conditions. The focus of this study is to identify the involvement of the heart, most closely associated with mortality, so that aggressive management can be instituted improving prognosis.