Current Therapies and Future Horizons in Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment.

Curr Heart Fail Rep

Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.

Published: August 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a serious condition caused by proteins misfolding and accumulating in the heart, primarily involving two types: Transthyretin amyloid (ATTR) and immunoglobulin light chain amyloid.
  • There are over 100 clinical trials currently underway aimed at developing better therapies for CA, as existing heart failure treatments can be ineffective and hard to tolerate due to this condition.
  • Tafamidis, the first approved treatment for ATTR, is seeing increased usage, while new potential therapies like silencers, antibodies, and genetic treatments are in advanced trial stages, highlighting the urgent need for effective CA management in heart failure care.

Article Abstract

Purpose Of Review: Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a condition characterized by misfolding and extracellular deposition of proteins, leading to organ dysfunction. While numerous forms of CA exist, two subtypes dominate clinical prevalence: Transthyretin amyloid (ATTR) and immunoglobulin light chain amyloid.

Recent Findings: The current scientific landscape reflects the urgency to advance therapeutic interventions with over 100 ongoing clinical trials. Heart failure treatment is affected by CA phenotype with poor tolerance of otherwise frequently used medications. Treating comorbidities including atrial fibrillation and valvular disease remains a challenge in CA, driven by technical difficulties and uncertain outcomes. Tafamidis is the first ATTR-stabilizer approved with a rapidly growing rate of clinical use. In parallel, various new therapeutic classes are in late-stage clinical trials including silencers, antibodies and genetic therapy. Managing CA is a critical challenge for future heart failure care. This review delineates the current standard-of-care and scientific landscape of CA therapy.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11333534PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11897-024-00669-7DOI Listing

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