Tag: heart complications

  • Icelandic Type Amyloidosis (Type VI)

    Icelandic Type Amyloidosis (Type VI) Definition and Description of Icelandic Type Amyloidosis (Type VI) Icelandic Type Amyloidosis, also known as Type VI amyloidosis, is a rare form of systemic amyloidosis characterized by the deposition of amyloid fibrils primarily composed of mutated transthyretin (TTR) protein. This condition primarily affects individuals of Icelandic descent, due to a…

  • HLHS

    HLHS Definition and Description of HLHS Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is a complex congenital heart defect characterized by the underdevelopment of the left side of the heart. This condition severely affects the heart’s anatomy, impacting the left ventricle, aorta, and mitral valve. This lack of proper development leads to inadequate blood flow to the…