Clinical Trial: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Amyloid Cardiomyopathy

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational




Official Title: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Amyloid Cardiomyopathy

Brief Summary: The investigators will prospectively evaluate tissue samples obtained from patients undergoing carpal tunnel release surgery for amyloid in the soft tissue that is removed. Patients who have tissue that stains positive for amyloid will undergo cardiac testing to look for evidence of cardiac involvement.