attrcm heart disease - HEALTHY
USA Today: Is heart disease preventable? How to reduce your risk, according to cardiologists Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States.
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Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ... Is heart disease preventable? How to reduce your risk, according to cardiologists Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an underdiagnosed and potentially fatal disease of the heart muscle. As it progresses, the heart can become unable to adequately squeeze to pump blood out of the heart, ultimately leading to heart failure.
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THE ISSUE Cardiac amyloidosis, including ATTR-CM, is a serious and often underdiagnosed condition in which protein buildup stiffens the heart, limiting its ability to function and significantly shortening life expectancy if left untreated. Early detection of cardiac amyloidosis is critical, as it gives patients access to treatments that can extend life, maintain function and preserve ... DALLAS, — Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR‑CM, is a serious and often underdiagnosed condition caused by abnormal protein buildup that prevents the left ventricle from relaxing and filling properly, impairing the heart’s...