In late February 2026, a research study by Dr Nguyen Van Te (Head of Nuclear Medicine at FV Hospital) and his colleagues was officially published in the Journal of Health and Ageing (Thong Nhat Hospital). The report highlights the successful diagnosis of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis in an 80-year-old male patient suffering from heart failure and multiple comorbidities. The report has attracted attention because it describes the successful diagnose using conventional methods.
Dr Nguyen Van Te: An expert in diagnosing “hard-to-detect” heart conditions
Cardiac amyloidosis is a condition caused by the deposition of abnormal insoluble proteins build up in the in the extracellular spaces of the heart, gradually affecting the heart’s ability to function properly. Because the symptoms are often unclear and can resemble other cardiovascular diseases, this rare but serious condition remains challenging to diagnose and treat. Beyond the heart, amyloidosis may also affect the nervous system, lungs, digestive system, liver, kidneys and thyroid gland.