<unk>  is a subcategory of<unk>  where there is depositing of the protein amyloid in the<unk>  muscle and surrounding tissues. Amyloid, a misfolded and insoluble protein, can become a deposit in the heart’s atria, valves, or ventricles. These deposits can cause thickening of different sections of the heart, leading to decreased<unk>  function. The overall decrease in<unk>  function leads to a plethora of symptoms. This multisystem disease was often misdiagnosed, with diagnosis previously occurring after death during autopsy. However, recent advancements of technologies have increased the diagnosis of the disease.<unk>  has multiple sub-types including light chain, familial, and senile. One of the most studied types is light chain<unk> . Prognosis depends on the extent of the deposits in the body and the type of<unk> . New treatment methods are actively being researched in regards to the treatment of heart failure and specific<unk>  problems.
Cardiac amyloidosis
Amyloid cardiomyopathy
Viral cardiomyopathy
Diabetic cardiomyopathy
HIV associated cardiomyopathy
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Coxsackievirus-induced cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy