Table 2.
Clinical data of patients included in the study at TTR-FAP diagnosis
| Variable | Number n = 75 | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Family history |
|
|
| No |
8 |
10.7 |
| Yes |
52 |
69.3 |
| Father |
22 |
42.3 |
| Mother |
12 |
23.1 |
| Grandfather/grandmother |
3 |
5.8 |
| Uncle/aunt |
16 |
30.8 |
| Sibling |
23 |
44.2 |
| Other (cousin, niece, nephew, etc.) |
26 |
50.0 |
| Unknown |
15 |
20 |
|
Comorbidities |
|
|
| Any comorbidity |
23 |
30.7 |
| High blood pressure |
18 |
24.0 |
| Dyslipidemia |
7 |
9.3 |
| Diabetes mellitus |
3 |
4.0 |
| Kidney failure |
3 |
4.0 |
| Smoking |
3 |
4.0 |
| Obesity |
2 |
2.7 |
| Heart failure |
1 |
1.3 |
|
Initial organ involvement |
|
|
| Nervous system |
43 |
57.3 |
| Gastrointestinal tract |
11 |
14.7 |
| Erectile dysfunction |
4 |
5.3 |
| Cardiovascular |
3 |
4.0 |
| Kidneys | 3 | 4.0 |