Designed to provide healthcare professionals with a clear foundation in systemic amyloidosis, with a particular focus on AL and transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis affecting the heart. In this module, we introduce the definition, classification, pathophysiology and epidemiology of amyloidosis, and explore the key clinical features and prognosis of common subtypes, highlighting why early recognition is critical.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, participants should be better able to understand:
- What systemic amyloidosis is and why cardiac involvement is clinically important to diagnose
- Differentiate between the major types of amyloidosis
- The epidemiology, genetics, and clinical implications of ATTR amyloidosis variants
Faculty
Dr Carol Whelan, Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Free London, NHS Foundation Trust
Accreditation
1 CPD/CME credit, 1 hours
BJC Learning has assigned one hour of CPD/CME credit to this module
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