Simultaneous onset of acute myocardial infarction, bicuspid aortic stenosis, and cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis-A clinically complex confluence

Echocardiography. 2024 Jan;41(1):e15733. doi: 10.1111/echo.15733.

Abstract

The coexistence of bicuspid aortic valve disease and coronary artery disease is well-established, but the identification of cardiac amyloidosis in this population has surged with advancing imaging techniques, introducing complexities in patient management. This case report emphasizes the pivotal role of multimodality imaging in accurately diagnosing three concurrent pathologies.

Keywords: CAD; amyloidosis; bicuspid aortic; transthyretin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid Neuropathies, Familial* / complications
  • Amyloid Neuropathies, Familial* / diagnostic imaging
  • Amyloid Neuropathies, Familial* / pathology
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / pathology
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / diagnosis
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction* / complications

Supplementary concepts

  • Amyloidosis, Hereditary, Transthyretin-Related