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ABOUT ATTR-CM
WHEN TO SUSPECT
How ATTR-CM is diagnosed
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
HEART TALKS: PATIENT STORIES
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FOR CAREGIVERS
attr-cm symptoms may include:
Shortness of breath
Irregular heartbeat
Fatigue
GI
issues
Pain or numbness in lower back or legs
Bilateral carpAl tunnel syndrome
YOUR SYMPTOMS COULD ADD UP TO SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS THAn YOU REALIZE.
TALK TO YOUr Doctor AND ASK ABOUT ATTR-CM.ATTR-CM (transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy) is a serious, underrecognized, and underdiagnosed type of amyloidosis that affects the heart and is associated with heart failure.

Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which certain proteins change shape, or “misfold,” and can build up in different parts of the body. When these misfolded proteins build up in your heart, it may lead to ATTR-CM.
WHAT IS ATTR-CM AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE BODY?

See what happens inside the body if you have ATTR-CM.

About ATTR-CM
WHEN SHOULD I SUSPECT ATTR-CM?

If you've been diagnosed with heart failure, learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of ATTR-CM. Remember to talk to your doctor about any changes in your health.

WHEN TO SUSPECT
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S ATTR-CM?

Only a doctor can diagnose ATTR-CM. If ATTR-CM is suspected, your doctor can perform several tests to help diagnose the disease and to identify whether you or a loved one may be at risk.

How ATTR-CM is Diagnosed
HOW CAN I PREPARE TO TALK TO MY DOCTOR ABOUT ATTR-CM?

Download a discussion guide to help you prepare for a conversation with your cardiologist about ATTR-CM.

Talk to Your Doctor
WHERE CAN I FIND PATIENTS’ STORIES ABOUT LIVING WITH ATTR-CM?

If you have been diagnosed with ATTR-CM, or would like to know more about it, you are not alone. Hear from real patients and caregivers about their journey to diagnosis and living with ATTR-CM.

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