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14 Aug

ATTR Amyloidosis: Wild-Type vs Hereditary ATTR, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

ATTR amyloidosis is caused by the accumulation of misfolded transthyretin protein in tissues. Learn the differences between wild-type and hereditary ATTR, important cardiac and neurological red flags, how ATTR is diagnosed, the role of genetic testing, and current treatment approaches.

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14 Aug

ATTR vs AL Amyloidosis: Key Differences in Causes, Red Flags, Diagnosis and Treatment.

ATTR and AL amyloidosis can both affect the heart but arise from different precursor proteins and require different treatment. Learn the key differences in causes, red flags, diagnosis, testing and management.

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14 Aug

Cardiac Amyloidosis: Red Flags, Symptoms, Diagnosis and When to Suspect It

Cardiac amyloidosis is an important and often under-recognized cause of heart failure and increased ventricular wall thickness. Learn the key cardiac and extracardiac red flags, differences between ATTR-CM and AL-CM, and the modern diagnostic pathway using laboratory testing, echocardiography, CMR and bone scintigraphy.

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14 Aug

What Is Amyloidosis? Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Amyloidosis is a group of diseases caused by abnormal amyloid protein deposits in tissues and organs. Learn about AL, ATTR and AA amyloidosis, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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4 Mar

Heart Failure but Different: Why Cardiac Amyloidosis Requires a Different Treatment Approach

Not all heart failure is the same. Learn why cardiac amyloidosis needs a different treatment approach and which drugs should be avoided.

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8 Sep

Why Amyloidosis Is Often Missed in Africa and How Awareness Can Save Lives

Amyloidosis awareness in Africa is improving, but many cases are still missed. Learn why early recognition is critical for saving lives.

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