Clin Med
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Despite many advances in treatment, amyloid heart disease still portends a poor outcome. Around 50% of patients will suffer a sudden arrhythmic death. As in the case described, this may happen before the patient has received sufficient treatment to curtail the amyloidogenic process.
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Organ donation from deceased donors should occur whenever appropriate: that is, when there is evidence, belief or understanding that donation was the stated wish of the potential donor or would be in accordance with their wishes, is lawful and in line with current guidelines and will not add further distress to the family. This is the underlying assumption of the British Medical Association (BMA) report, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guideline and Welsh Government Assembly Report. ⋯ Publication and adherence to guidelines that have clinical, legal and ethical validity will reassure the public. Organ donation not only improves the length and quality of life of recipients, but also saves resources for the NHS and provides benefit to the donor family.