Publications by authors named "Anne Bagger-Bahnsen"
Aims: Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR CM) is a progressive and severe heart disease with physical and psychological implications. The Nordic PROACT study was conducted to investigate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in ATTR CM patients.
Methods And Results: The Nordic PROACT study was a cross-sectional non-interventional study conducted in 12 cardiology hospital clinics across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
Article Synopsis
- ATTRwt CM is more prevalent than previously recognized, but its diagnosis is complicated due to vague symptoms and invasive testing methods.
- Recent advancements in non-invasive diagnostic techniques and treatments have heightened interest in the disease, leading to an increase in relevant publications.
- A systematic review of 50 articles outlined critical criteria for suspicion, diagnosis, and screening methods for identifying at-risk populations for ATTRwt CM.