NHS specialist help for ATTR amyloidosis

Dr Carol Whelan explains how those who receive an hATTR amyloidosis diagnosis may wish to discuss the genetic implications with their family and the NHS provides genetic counselling specifically to support this process. With this expert help you’ll be able to make an informed choice as to whether or you not each family member wishes to pursue genetic testing for hereditary amyloidosis.

 

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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