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Urgent Call for Awareness in Cardiac Amyloidosis Detection

3/20/2025

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Story summary

Cardiac amyloidosis, a rare condition causing heart failure from protein buildup, frequently goes misdiagnosed, as seen in 90-year-old Nancy Macklin's case. Her diagnosis came only after an echocardiogram, underscoring the urgent need for early detection. Experts from AdventHealth Sebring and UK HealthCare stress that increased awareness and screening can save lives.

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Story summary

Cardiac amyloidosis, a rare condition causing heart failure from protein buildup, frequently goes misdiagnosed, as seen in 90-year-old Nancy Macklin's case. Her diagnosis came only after an echocardiogram, underscoring the urgent need for early detection. Experts from AdventHealth Sebring and UK HealthCare stress that increased awareness and screening can save lives.