Primary Systemic Amyloidosis and High Levels of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme: Two Case Reports. (10th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Praena-Segovia, J.; Sanchez-Gastaldo, A.; Bernabeu-Wittel, M.; Ocete-Pérez, R.; Ávila-Polo, R.; Martino, M. L.
• Other Names: Bornemeier R. Academic Editor.; Shimada K. Academic Editor.; Shirotani M. Academic Editor.; Ueda H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in cardiology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-10
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/976379
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6404

Abstract

Abstract : Infiltrative heart diseases are caused by a heterogeneous group of disorders; amyloidosis and sarcoidosis are two frequent causes of myocardial infiltration, which differ in clinical and biological outcome and treatment issues. The presence of high levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in a patient with infiltrative heart disease may increase suspicion of sarcoidosis. Nevertheless, no mention about increased ACE levels in extracerebral primary systemic amyloidosis is available. We present two cases of primary systemic amyloidosis, which are cardiac involvement and elevated ACE levels.