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 ...

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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 ...

Based on Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, nex-z has the potential to become the first one-time treatment for transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis. Nex-z is designed to inactivate ...

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 ...