Looking out for symptoms of ATTR amyloidosis

Dr Carol Whelan outlines the main symptoms to look out for as a carer of an hATTR amyloidosis patient. Depending on the variant these may include: breathlessness, swelling in the ankles, heart palpitations, neuropathy, diarrhoea & constipation and lightheadedness when standing up.

 

Dr Carol Whelan holds the position of Consultant at the National Amyloidosis Centre. Having worked with the hATTR community for years, her videos here explain a bit more about the symptoms, care, and the potential hereditary nature of this condition.

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