Identifying implementation strategies to increase the early detection of cardiac amyloidosis: a pre-implementation study

Abstract

Introduction:

Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) has been considered a rare disease. However, its prevalence is growing as healthcare practitioners have new, less invasive diagnostic tools that aid in the early detection of this disease. Bone scintigraphy with monoclonal protein testing is one such evidence-based, noninvasive screening option that can be offered in community healthcare facilities. This work aims to identify intervention strategies to improve the timely workup of transthyretin CA, including evidence-based practices such as bone scintigraphy and monoclonal protein testing.