Overview
This study aims to determine the frequency of amyloidosis among patients undergoing trauma surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women included in the waiting list for scheduled trauma surgery with at least one of the following criteria defined as red flags: Over 65 years old; Possible family history of amyloidosis, Cardiac pathology: aortic stenosis, presence of left ventricular hypertrophy defined as interventricular septal thickness > 12mm measured by echocardiography, history of previous brady- or tachyarrhythmias including cardiac conduction blocks, history of syncope or presyncope, pro BNP > 300 in previous blood tests; History of sensory peripheral neuropathy; History of nephropathy without etiological diagnosis; History of liver disease without a clear cause.
- Ability to cooperate in the necessary evaluations.
- Signed informed consent for inclusion in the study, either by the participant or their legal representative.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants previously diagnosed with amyloidosis cannot be included in the study.