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ATTR-CM SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:

YOUR SYMPTOMS COULD ADD UP TO SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS THAn YOU REALISE.
TALK TO YOUr Doctor AND ASK ABOUT ATTR-CM.

ATTR-CM (transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy) is a rare, life-threatening, underrecognised, 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 recognise 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 WITH MY DOCTOR ABOUT ATTR-CM?

If you suspect that you or a loved one might have ATTR-CM (transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy), talk to your doctor as soon as possible to confirm or rule out the disease.

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR DISCUSSION GUIDE