ATTR-CM: Every Minute Counts

Arm yourself with the tools and knowledge you need to stay one step ahead of this rare and serious heart condition.

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Heart Failure

9 Things Your Doctor Wants You to Know About ATTR-CM

Medically Reviewed: David M. Axelrod, M.D.

This rare form of cardiomyopathy can be life-threatening if left untreated. Here’s what to look for and how to protect yourself.

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Heart Failure

What Is the Difference Between Hereditary vs. Wild Type ATTR-CM?

Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, when a misshapen protein from your liver harms your heart and nerves, can be caused by genetics—but not always.

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Heart Failure

Top Qs to Ask About ATTR-CM Treatment

Medically Reviewed: David M. Axelrod, M.D.

Injectable or pill? Does disease type determine my meds? And more.

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Heart Failure

Healthy Habits for Better Living With ATTR-CM

Medically Reviewed: David M. Axelrod, M.D.

Heart experts explain top ways you can help manage your transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

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Heart Failure

Healthy Habits for Better Living With ATTR-CM

Medically Reviewed: David M. Axelrod, M.D.

Heart experts explain top ways you can help manage your transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

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Heart Failure

Meet Your ATTR-CM Care Team

Cardiologists, hematologists, and other specialists may play a role in your care. Here’s what each one does.

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Heart Failure

Meet Your ATTR-CM Care Team

Cardiologists, hematologists, and other specialists may play a role in your care. Here’s what each one does.

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Heart Failure

How TTR Stabilizers Are Changing the Game for a Serious Heart Condition

Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis once led to heart failure. Now, new drugs may prevent ATTR-CM’s worst outcomes.

mid section of a young man with chest pain
Heart Failure

How TTR Stabilizers Are Changing the Game for a Serious Heart Condition

Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis once led to heart failure. Now, new drugs may prevent ATTR-CM’s worst outcomes.

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Heart Failure

Managing ATTR-CM Complications

Many health issues can arise from transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. Learn what they are—and what to do.

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Heart Failure

Managing ATTR-CM Complications

Many health issues can arise from transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. Learn what they are—and what to do.

Sean Riley
Heart Failure

A Health Mystery, Solved

After his baffling symptoms were finally given a name, Sean Riley vowed his ATTR-CM diagnosis was the beginning of his health journey, not the end.

Sean Riley
Heart Failure

A Health Mystery, Solved

After his baffling symptoms were finally given a name, Sean Riley vowed his ATTR-CM diagnosis was the beginning of his health journey, not the end.

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Heart Failure

What Causes ATTR-CM?

Experts explain what we know about how this rare heart condition develops.

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Heart Failure

What Causes ATTR-CM?

Experts explain what we know about how this rare heart condition develops.

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Heart Failure

Your Top ATTR-CM Resources

From patient organizations to online support groups, these are the places to turn for encouragement and empathy.

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Heart Failure

Your Top ATTR-CM Resources

From patient organizations to online support groups, these are the places to turn for encouragement and empathy.