ATTR amyloidosis. “I would like to create awareness of this disease. Even if the treatment doesn’t get to me in time, I don’t want anyone else to go through what I went through for the first five years. If p
This delay could also be attributed to the subtle onset and the nonspecific nature of early symptoms [64]. Overall, the prevalence of ATTR-CM can be described as rare in accordance with regulatory definitions for orphan disease [65, 66]. Our findings are consistent with previous meta-analyses...
Here’s what experts know so far: When you have ATTR-CM, your body deposits proteins called amyloids into the heart muscle, making it thicker and stiffer. This brings on symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue, saysMichelle Kittleson, MD, PhD, chair of the writing group for the ...
Atrial fibrillation is a common issue for people with ATTR-CM because amyloid proteins build up in the heart and interfere with its ability to pump blood. Afib might not cause noticeable symptoms, but it can raise your risk of stroke. If you have ATTR-CM, talk to your doctor about getting...