Cardiac Amyloidosis, Spinal Stenosis
Conditions
Brief summary
The study investigates the prevalence of cardiac amyloidosis among patients with a history of lumbar spinal stenosis within the last ten years in the region of central Denmark.
Interventions
Bone tracer scintigraphy, diagnostic for transthyretin amyloidosis.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* History of lumbar spinal stenosis. * Age \> 60 years at the time of spinal stenosis surgery. * Written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Known amyloidosis * Myelomatosis * Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown origin, MGUS * Morbus Waldenstrøm
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis | 1 year | DPD scintigraphy with a Perugini Grade 2 og higher. |
Countries
Denmark