Key Information
f you suspect you might be at risk for hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis, it’s important that you talk to your doctor. Here are some tips to prepare for the conversation:
Find out about your family history
Gathering your family’s healthcare records and compiling your family’s medical history can give your doctor important information that can help with the diagnosis of hATTR amyloidosis.
Download the Family Health Tree toolexternal link, opens in a new tab to help you keep track of your family history and make it easier to discuss with your doctor.
Prepare a list of symptoms
Symptoms of hATTR amyloidosis can affect many parts of the body and can often be mistaken for other conditions, so it’s important to be aware of the various symptoms that may be a sign of hATTR amyloidosis.
Keep track of your symptoms using the Symptoms Checklist & Tracker toolexternal link, opens in a new tab and discuss them with your doctor during your next visit.