Stiff heart syndrome

Clin Med Res. 2011 Jun;9(2):92-9. doi: 10.3121/cmr.2010.899. Epub 2010 Sep 17.

Abstract

Isolated cardiac amyloidosis, or "Stiff Heart Syndrome," is a rare manifestation of amyloidosis. Some degree of cardiac amyloid deposition is common in elderly patients, as reported in prior post-mortem studies; however, isolated cardiac involvement with predominantly cardiac symptoms and no evidence of systemic disease is a rare presentation. Establishing the correct diagnosis, even with the use of extensive testing including amyloid typing, understanding the clinical significance, and management can be challenging in such cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amyloid / metabolism
  • Amyloidosis / diagnosis*
  • Amyloidosis / metabolism
  • Amyloidosis / pathology
  • Amyloidosis / therapy*
  • Heart Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Heart Diseases / metabolism
  • Heart Diseases / pathology
  • Heart Diseases / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Amyloid