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Wild-type amyloidosis (previously known as senile systemic amyloidosis) primarily affects the heart and is most common in men over 65. The main symptoms are typically related to heart function, including:

• Shortness of breath
• Heart palpitations and chest pressure
• Swelling in legs, ankles, and abdomen While Show Full Answer

Wild-type amyloidosis (previously known as senile systemic amyloidosis) primarily affects the heart and is most common in men over 65. The main symptoms are typically related to heart function, including:

• Shortness of breath
• Heart palpitations and chest pressure
• Swelling in legs, ankles, and abdomen While amyloidosis can affect the larynx (voice box) in some cases, voice changes are not typically associated with wild-type cardiac amyloidosis specifically. If you're experiencing voice changes, it's important to discuss these symptoms with your healthcare provider as they can help determine if they're related to your condition or have another cause.

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