Within this section you will find information on the diagnosis of ATTR amyloidosis as well as symptoms and some of the supportive treatment options available.
Understanding of ATTR amyloidosis is improving all the time and new treatments and supportive options are constantly being developed. If you cannot find what you are looking for on these pages, you can also contact us or visit the webpages of the National Amyloidosis Centre or the NHS page on Amyloidosis.
Most importantly, you should always feel that you can ask your GP or clinical team for help and guidance if you are living with ATTR amyloidosis.
Living
with
amyloidosis
Living with amyloidosis
Within this section you will find information on the diagnosis of ATTR amyloidosis as well as symptoms and some of the supportive treatment options available.
Understanding of ATTR amyloidosis is improving all the time and new treatments and supportive options are constantly being developed. If you cannot find what you are looking for on these pages, you can also contact us or visit the webpages of the National Amyloidosis Centre or the NHS page on Amyloidosis.
Most importantly, you should always feel that you can ask your GP or clinical team for help and guidance if you are living with ATTR amyloidosis.
Living
with
amyloidosis
Diagnosis
All patients with suspected or diagnosed ATTR amyloidosis should be assessed by a specialist. In the UK, the referral centre is the NHS National Amyloidosis Centre at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
Treatment
Treatment of ATTR amyloidosis is typically focused on:
- Reducing the production of amyloid
- Supporting the function of organs containing amyloid.
Supportive treatment for heart disease
When amyloid deposits in the heart it can cause it to stiffen which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Here we outline some of the options available for supportive treatment.
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When amyloid deposits in the heart it can cause it to stiffen which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Here we outline some of the options available for supportive treatment.