Search for dissertations about: "Henning Mölgaard"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Henning Mölgaard.

2. 1. The heart in hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis : clinical studies on the impact of amyloid fibril composition

   Author : Björn Pilebro; Ole Suhr; Henning Mölgaard; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Amyloidosis; Transthyretin; Cardiomyopathy; Echocardiography; Scintigraphy; Positron emission tomography; cardiovascular disease; hjärt- och kärlforskning; kardiologi; Cardiology; Clinical Physiology; klinisk fysiologi;

   Abstract : Background Hereditary transthyretin amyloid (ATTRm) amyloidosis is a systemic disease mainly affecting the peripheral nervous system and the heart. The disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner with a varying penetrance. It is caused by mutations in the transthyretin (TTR) gene. Today more than 100 disease causing mutations are known. READ MORE