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Care Team Basics
Studies have found that patients who receive care from a coordinated care team have better health outcomes, including lower rates of hospitalization and mortality. They also have higher rates of satisfaction with their care. A care team is a group of healthcare professionals who work together to provide care for a patient. The care team …
Care Team Coordinator
A care coordinator is a health care professional responsible for managing patient care by monitoring treatment plans, educating patients on their conditions, and connecting them to relevant health care providers.
Cardiologist (Heart)
A cardiologist is a physician who’s an expert in the care of your heart and blood vessels. They can treat or help you prevent a number of cardiovascular problems. They can also specialize in specific areas, such as abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure or heart problems you’ve had since birth. [source: Cleveland Cllinic]
Nephrologist (Kidneys)
A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in kidney care and treating diseases of the kidneys. The term nephrologist comes from the Greek word “nephros”, which means kidney or renal and “ologist” refers to someone who studies. Nephrologists are also called kidney doctors.
Neurologist (Brain & Nervous System)
A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system including, but not limited to, Amyloidosis, Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), concussion, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke.
Frothy/Bubbly Urine (Kidney Damage)
Foamy urine is a sign of protein in the urine, which is not normal. “Kidneys filter the protein, but should keep it in the body,” explains Dr. Ghossein. If kidneys are releasing protein into the urine, they are not working properly.
Fluid Swelling (Peripheral Edema) hands, legs or feet
If the amyloidosis affects the kidneys, their ability to filter the blood becomes impaired. Protein leaks from the blood into the urine. The loss of protein from the blood can cause fluid to leak out of the blood vessels, resulting in swelling in the feet, ankles and calves.