Do you have the perplexing situation of cardiac symptoms with preserved ejection fraction and feel like your symptoms are getting worse even with drugs? Please consider being screened for cardiac amyloidosis. Consider the below cardiac amyloidosis symptoms when considering cardiac amyloidosis. Amyloidosis has a list of non cardiac symptoms including things like swelling, bruising, weight loss, bilateral carpal tunnel, spinal stenosis...the list goes on. Here are some basic qhttps://www.cureus.com/articles/395723-cardiac-amyloidosis-mimicking-heart-failure-with-preserved-ejection-fraction-evaluating-self-reported-red-flags-in-routine-clinical-practice#!/uestions to consider and discuss with your doctor;
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| Have you ever been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (pain or numbness in hands/wrists)? |
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| Have you experienced unintentional weight loss in the past six months (not due to diet or exercise)? |
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| Do you often feel dizzy or faint when standing up from a sitting or lying position? |
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| Do you feel numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation in your feet or hands (especially at rest or at night)? |
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| Do you have frequent episodes of shortness of breath or palpitations (fast heartbeat) without a known cause? |
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| Is there any family history of cardiac amyloidosis or unexplained heart failure or sudden death? |
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| Has your doctor ever advised you to avoid blood pressure medications due to low blood pressure or fainting? |
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Sally Cox
Facilitator
PNW Amyloidosis Support Group
(206)819-3025
info@pnwamyloidosis.com------------------------------