Patient Education

Telling your employer about your hATTR amyloidosis diagnosis is a personal choice. If you decide to tell your employer about your diagnosis, write down what you…

Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when amyloid proteins are deposited in tissues and organs. Amyloid proteins are abnormal proteins that the body cannot…

Are You Experiencing Symptoms and Suspect hATTR? If you know you have a family history of hATTR amyloidosis, make sure to compile your healthcare records to…

Talking to your family members about your hATTR amyloidosis diagnosis is an important first step in your disease journey. You can help your family members…

Diarrhoea is the passing of loose or watery stools more than three times a day. It can be acute (lasting only for a short time) or chronic (persisting for long…

Serum amyloid P component (SAP) is a normal protein found in the blood that binds to amyloid deposits. In healthy people there are very small amounts of SAP and…

In AL amyloidosis, an abnormal protein called amyloid is produced and accumulates in tissues and organs. The build-up of amyloid protein is called an amyloid…

Steroids are drugs which mimic certain hormones in the body that help to regulate and control the way the body develops and functions. There are several types of…

Fatigue is a feeling of near constant exhaustion that differs from the everyday tiredness that comes with the demands of a busy daily life. Unlike ordinary…

Myocardial biopsy is the removal of a small piece of heart muscle for examination. Alternative Names Heart biopsy; Biopsy - heart How the Test is Performed?…