Publications by authors named "Eldon L Matthia"
Article Synopsis
- - The text discusses two difficult cases of cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis that were initially misdiagnosed as cardiac amyloidosis due to light chain issues linked to active myeloma.
- - An endomyocardial biopsy combined with mass spectrometry was crucial for accurately diagnosing the condition.
- - The correct diagnosis was important for guiding the appropriate treatment for these patients.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common genetic heart disease. Biomarkers, molecules measurable in the blood, could inform the clinician by aiding in diagnosis, directing treatment, and predicting outcomes. We present an updated review of circulating biomarkers in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy representing key pathologic processes including wall stretch, myocardial necrosis, fibrosis, inflammation, hypertrophy, and endothelial dysfunction, in addition to their clinical significance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiac rehabilitation is a class 1 recommendation for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients according to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. However, only 1 in 5 ACS patients are referred for cardiac rehabilitation nationally, and even fewer at our institution. We sought to improve the number of referrals to cardiac rehabilitation for post-ACS patients admitted to our inpatient cardiology service, and ultimately their participation in the program.
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