Dr. Sami Khella, Professor of Neurology and co-founder of the Amyloidosis Program at the University of Pennsylvania discussed the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and management of neuropathy and amyloidosis.
Original Presentation Date:
September 17, 2025
0:00 — Welcome
3:03 — Introduction
5:18 — Amyloidosis Overview
13:03 — Example of Patient with Amyloidosis and Neuropathy
19:53 — Natural History of ATTR Amyloidosis
24:15 — Red Flag Symptoms
26:40 — Diagnosis
30:30 — Amyloidosis vs Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy (CIDP)
34:34 — Amyloidosis is a Systemic Illness
37:36 — Managing Neuropathy and Amyloidosis
48:30 — Summary and Q&A
48:58 — Can physical or occupational therapy help my neuropathy?
49:26 — What lifestyle changes can I make to help my amyloidosis?
49:59 — What does the progression of amyloid neuropathy look like?
51:22 — How can I find a neurologist to help me?
52:40 — What treatments are there for diarrhea?
53:18 — What are the odds someone with wild-type amyloidosis develops neuropathy?
54:18 — Does Tafamidis impact neuropathy?
55:13 — How can I tell if my neuropathy is from amyloidosis or from other illnesses?
56:16 — Conclusion
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