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hATTR Amyloidosis

hATTR Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid (an abnormal protein that is produced in your bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ) builds up in your organs.<br>For more info visit: https://hattr.ca/

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hATTR Amyloidosis

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  1. hATTR Amyloidosis is a genetic disease that passed down through family members. It is a rare disease & difficult to diagnose. Portuguese descent people are at a higher risk of inheriting this rare disease than other people. ABOUT HATTR AMYLOIDOSIS 1) PROGRESSIVE 2) LIFE-THREATENING 4) INHERITED 3) RARE HATTR AMYLOIDOSIS SYMPTOMS Damage to the heart muscle which can lead to heart failure Nerve damage in the peripheral nervous system results in improper function Can lead to vision loss or blindness (Glaucoma) Gastrointestinal issues (Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea & Severe Constipation Damage to the nerves that control internal organs Kidney failure HATTR AMYLOIDOSIS CURE Early diagnosis of this disease can help suppress your situation to a significant extent. An individualized treatment plan developed in collaboration by an amyloidosis specialist and other healthcare professionals has shown to benefit patients to a great degree. Also, medications are quite beneficial for symptom management. FOR MORE INFO VISIT: https://hattr.ca/

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