TY - JOUR T1 - Amyloid in the cardiovascular system: a review JF - Journal of Clinical Pathology JO - J Clin Pathol SP - 125 LP - 133 DO - 10.1136/jcp.2004.017293 VL - 58 IS - 2 AU - I Kholová AU - H W M Niessen Y1 - 2005/02/01 UR - http://jcp.bmj.com/content/58/2/125.abstract N2 - The cardiovascular system is a common target of amyloidosis. This review presents the current clinical and diagnostic approach to amyloidosis, with the emphasis on cardiovascular involvement. It summarises recent nomenclature, classification, and pathogenesis of amyloidosis. In addition, non-invasive possibilities are discussed, together with endomyocardial biopsies in the diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis. Finally, recent advances in treatment and prognostic implications are presented. ER -