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ATTR-CM (cardiomyopathy) vs ATTR-PN (peripheral neuropathy)

June 23, 2022

Over the course of the past two months, we spent time discussing two of the most common hallmark symptoms of ATTR amyloidosis: cardiomyopathy and peripheral neuropathy. In this article, we’ll briefly recap both hallmark symptoms as well as bring it all together by discussing the two most common forms of ATTR amyloidosis: ATTR cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) and ATTR peripheral neuropathy (ATTR-PN).

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: amyloidosis, amyloidosis diagnosis, ATTR amyloidosis, ATTR-CM, ATTR-PN, attrv, ATTRwt, cardiomyopathy, hATTR, neuropathy, polyneuropathy

FDA Approved AMVUTTRA for hATTR

June 14, 2022

Alnylam Announces FDA Approval of AMVUTTRA™ (vutrisiran), an RNAi Therapeutic for the Treatment of the Polyneuropathy of Hereditary Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis in Adults

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: amyloidosis, amyloidosis treatment, ATTR amyloidosis, attrv, FDA Approved, hATTR, Hereditary Amyloidosis

Peripheral Neuropathy & Amyloidosis

May 26, 2022

Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a broad term that is used to describe damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. There are over 100 types of peripheral neuropathy that can be classified into four categories, with each type having their own symptoms and prognosis. In this article, we’ll discuss the types of peripheral neuropathy and its connection to amyloidosis.

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: AL amyloidosis, amyloidosis, amyloidosis diagnosis, ATTR amyloidosis, attrv, ATTRwt, diagnosing amyloidosis, hATTR, Hereditary Amyloidosis, light chain amyloidosis, wild-type amyloidosis

Cardiomyopathy & Amyloidosis

April 28, 2022

Cardiomyopathy is a broad term that is used to describe disease of the heart muscle, making it difficult for the heart to provide the body with an adequate blood supply. It can lead to heart failure and even death. In this article, we’ll discuss the types of cardiomyopathy and its connection to amyloidosis.

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: AL amyloidosis, amyloid protein, amyloidosis, amyloidosis diagnosis, ATTR amyloidosis, ATTRwt, cardiac amyloidosis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure

Hereditary Amyloidosis Among Portuguese Americans

March 11, 2022

Americans of Portuguese descent are disproportionately impacted by hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis, a rare, rapidly progressive, and debilitating disease affecting multiple organs and tissues. Watch this informative news segment featuring Dr. Anthony Geraci, a neurologist who specializes in managing hATTR amyloidosis. He is joined by Julio, who was diagnosed with the disease a few years ago, and his daughter and caregiver Renee. Together they explore the experience of living with this rare, genetic disease.

Filed Under: Featured News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: amyloidosis, amyloidosis news, ATTR amyloidosis, diagnosing amyloidosis, hATTR, Hereditary Amyloidosis

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