A cardiac biopsy that reveals amyloid, confirms the diagnosis. Biopsy of other tissues may also confirm the diagnosis of a systemic involvement. Amyloidosis is frequently confirmed by biopsy of abdominal fat, rectal submucosa, kidney, or bone marrow.
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Cardiac amyloidosis other diagnostic studies
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Cardiac amyloidosis other imaging findings
Cardiac amyloidosis nuclear cardiac scans