[Amyloidosis].

Abstract

Amyloidosis are rare protein misfolding and deposition diseases which, with very few exceptions, are treatable easily nowadays. The prognosis depends on the form of amyloidosis, which is particularly unfavorable for heart involvement that is diagnosed too late. Patients die within months to a few years or suffer irreversible loss of function of the affected organs. Once the diagnosis has been made, treatment should be started without delay. Amyloidosis centers offer support in the diagnosis and development as well as clinical trials of an optimal therapy concept.