(Getty Images) This article explores key differences and diagnostic challenges between light-chain amyloidosis and ATTR-CM. Accurate differentiation between light-chain (AL) amyloidosis and ...

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the US Veterans Health Administration to quantify the time from HF diagnosis to ATTR-CM diagnosis and identify predictors of delays ...

The burgeoning field of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), which spurred excitement over a potential $20 billion market, may have just revealed the first indication of a slowdown. For the ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a condition that makes the heart stiff and less flexible, making it harder for the heart to pump. ATTR-CM doesn't always cause symptoms. When it does, ...

ATTR-CM can be a life-changing diagnosis, and if you’re an older adult, it can have an especially large impact on your quality of life. Transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a rare but ...

Heart failure can be a scary diagnosis. But what if there’s something else going on that’s even harder to spot? Meet transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM)—a serious heart condition that is ...

The life expectancy for transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis varies from person to person. Your age, overall health, and primary symptoms all play a role. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a rare ...

ATTR-CA disproportionately affects Black and Caribbean Hispanic individuals due to genetic factors, with a 6.6% prevalence in the studied cohort. The SCAN-MP trial found higher ATTR-CA prevalence in ...

As transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) progresses, it can cause more serious problems with the heart and other parts of the body. Talking with your doctor about how the condition may ...

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Scoring tools validated to identify people at high risk of having transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) still leave room for improvement in diverse populations. The ATTR-CM score and the ...