Wild-type (senile) amyloidosis history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

History

• The clinical features of wild-type (senile) amyloidosis depend on the type of organ or organ system involved.
• Wild-type (senile) amyloidosis, classified as systemic amyloidosis, can involve any organ in the body.
• Cardiac and peripheral nerves involvement can result in clinically evident pathology.
• The most commonly involved organ is the heart and majority of the patients present with signs and symptoms of heart failure.