Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome

A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as  stiff heart syndrome, about 10 to 15 years later.Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist s connective tissue and the heart.