ABSTRACT
A 44-year-old woman presents with a 6-week history of exertional dyspnea, abdominal distention, and lower extremity swelling. Physical examination reveals bilateral lung rales, increased jugular venous pressure, ascites, and lower extremity edema. Electrocardiography shows low-voltage QRS complexes, yet echocardiography shows thick left ventricular walls that have a “granular” appearance. Troponin-T value has been persistently mildly increased. What is the median survival of patients with this condition?
