Clinical Characteristics and Natural History of Wild-Type Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy in Japan

Abstract

Clinical characteristics and prognosis of ATTRwt-CM patients in Japan were examined. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be considered an indication for diagnosis of ATTRwt-CM. Age and low serum sodium level were significant predictive factors of all survival outcomes. The clinical features of ATTRwt-CM should be recognized to provide appropriate treatment.