What is stiff heart syndrome?
Stiff heart syndrome also known as cardiac amyloidosis, occurs when protein is deposited in the heart and takes the place of heart muscle. Over time, the protein deposits replace heart tissue and this leads to heart failure.
How do members experience stiff heart syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with stiff heart syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for stiff heart syndrome*
Who has stiff heart syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 36 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 49 |