I found my husband dead he had amyloidosis and started dialysis and was fine when I left and there was no signs of anything wrong. When I found him he was on the couch , the same way I left him but was slouched down a little, eyes closed and very peaceful. Do you think he knew he was dying and I wonder if it was quick. There was no perspiration like my dad had when he had a massive heart attack.
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Amyloidosis is slowly growing, chronic infiltrating disease. In this disease amyloid (protein substance) accumulates in almost all organs of the body. But the common organs are1. Liver2. Heart3. Brain4. Kidneys. In heart, it usually affects conduction system. So this can cause sudden stoppage of heart and sudden cardiac death due to cardiac arrest. Another possibility is brain involvement. If amyloid involve certain vital areas of brain like pons and medulla where all vital functions like respiration, blood pressure, pulse etc. are controlled than sudden death can be seen. So cardiac or brain involvement is the common cause for sudden death in amyloid patients.