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Have you heard of ATTR-Cardiac Amyloidosis (ATTR-CM)?

+ Infographic textWhat is ATTR-CM? ATTR-cardiac amyloidosis is a disease of the heart muscle. It is caused by a buildup of abnormal proteins (amyloid) in the walls of the heart.  ATTR-CM reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood properly. This can lead to heart failure.There are two types of ATTR-CM Wild type ATTR-CM Caused by natural aging Can affect the heart and nervous system More common in men While most people diagnosed are male, ATTR-CM is underdiagnosed in women. Hereditary ATTR-CM Runs in families Is caused by a change in your genes...

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