4. Race
While this condition can affect people of all races, it seems that people of African American descent are more at risk. They are more likely to carry the mutated gene that causes the disease and also makes it more likely to harm the heart. People who notice that their parents or grandparents suffered from this condition are more likely to inherit it as well. The risk is increased when an African American is male, has heart or kidney problems, a family history, and a chronic inflammatory disease.
Doctors monitor their patients carefully if they are at risk for developing Amyloidosis and will also test them for underlying causes. While race is a risk factor, dark-skinned people are less likely to notice the bruising and blood pooling.
They are often diagnosed based on other symptoms or by accident while doctors are checking for other diseases or illnesses or during routine health scans.