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Amyloidosis Referral Center

"Alexandra" Hospital

AL Amyloidosis ATTRv ATTRwt AA Amyloidosis 3 Rare Subtypes

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Efstathios Kastritis

Scientific Director

Activity level

  • Patients per year400
  • New diagnoses per year120

Multidisciplinary team

  • HematologyOn-site
  • CardiologyOn-site
  • NephrologyOn-site
  • NeurologyThrough formal referral
  • PathologyThrough formal referral
Other specialists
GastroenterologyHepatologyGeneticistsGenetic counsellorsNuclear medicine specialistsCardiac imaging specialistsTransplant programme - kidneyOther

Diagnostic capabilities

  • EchocardiographyOn-site
  • Cardiac MRI (CMR)Through network partners
  • Radionuclide imagingOn-site
  • Histopathology (Congo red)Through network partners
  • Amyloid typingOn-site
  • Genetic testingOn-site
  • Fat aspiration / labial gland biopsyOn-site
  • Organ biopsiesOn-site

Subtype expertise

  • ALYes
  • ATTRvYes
  • ATTRwtYes
  • AAYes
Rare subtypes
Localised amyloidosisApolipoprotein A-I (AApoA1)Leukocyte chemotactic factor 2 (ALECT2)
Referral pathways

Close collaboration with other University Departments (Rheumatology, Hepatology)

Treatment options

  • Chemotherapy (AL)Available on-site
  • TTR stabilizersAvailable on-site
  • RNA interferenceAvailable on-site
  • Antisense oligonucleotidesAvailable on-site
  • Stem cell transplantAvailable on-site
  • Heart transplantAvailable via formal referral
  • Kidney transplantAvailable via formal referral
  • Liver transplantAvailable via formal referral

Patient support services

Services offered
Genetic counsellingNutritional guidance (dietitian)Specialty pharmacyPalliative care

Networks & telemedicine

  • Telemedicine / virtual consultationNo
  • Part of a formal amyloidosis networkYes
  • Diagnostic services for other organisationsNo
Diagnostic services contact

Last confirmed: 21 April 2026

Listings are self-reported by each center and have not been independently verified by the International Society of Amyloidosis (ISA). Inclusion in this directory does not constitute certification, accreditation, or endorsement by ISA.