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INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CARDIOLOGIA IGNACIO CHAVEZ

INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CARDIOLOGIA IGNACIO CHAVEZ

AL Amyloidosis ATTRv ATTRwt 2 Rare Subtypes

Contact Information

Primary Contact

ENRIQUE ALEXANDER BERRIOS BARCENAS

MD, PHD

Activity level

  • Patients per year100
  • New diagnoses per year30

Multidisciplinary team

  • HematologyOn-site
  • CardiologyOn-site
  • NephrologyOn-site
  • NeurologyOn-site
  • PathologyOn-site
Other specialists
GastroenterologyRheumatologyGeneticistsGenetic counsellorsNuclear medicine specialistsCardiac imaging specialistsRadiologistsTransplant programme - heartTransplant programme - kidneyPalliative carePsychology / counsellingSocial work

Diagnostic capabilities

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

Subtype expertise

  • ALYes
  • ATTRvYes
  • ATTRwtYes
  • AANo
Rare subtypes
Localised amyloidosisLeukocyte chemotactic factor 2 (ALECT2)

Treatment options

  • Chemotherapy (AL)Available via formal referral
  • TTR stabilizersAvailable on-site
  • RNA interferenceNot available
  • Antisense oligonucleotidesNot available
  • Stem cell transplantAvailable via formal referral
  • Heart transplantAvailable on-site
  • Kidney transplantAvailable on-site
  • Liver transplantNot available

Patient support services

Services offered
Psychosocial supportSocial workGenetic counsellingNutritional guidance (dietitian)Specialty pharmacyPalliative care

Networks & telemedicine

  • Telemedicine / virtual consultationYes
  • Part of a formal amyloidosis networkYes
  • Diagnostic services for other organisationsYes
Network webpage
Diagnostic services contact

Last confirmed: 30 March 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.