Susannah Barnett

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• Tips for a low-sodium diet with ATTR-CM

  Fresh ingredients and home-cooked meals are the best way to reduce salt.

• What is a mixed ATTR phenotype?

  Because of its many symptoms, a mixed phenotype may be hard to diagnose.

• Do compression socks help ATTR-CM symptoms?

  Medical-grade compression socks offer more pressure than the ones found in most stores.

• What is cardiac rehabilitation, and can it help ATTR-CM?

  Cardiac rehab takes a holistic approach to strengthening the heart.

• Tips to find relief from ATTR-CM coughing

  Reducing the buildup of fluid in the lungs is key to alleviating coughing.

• How caregivers can support their loved ones with ATTR-CM at doctor visits

  Your caregiver can be a valuable source of support.

• Clearing the haze: Tips for battling brain fog from ATTR-CM

  From sticky notes to jigsaw puzzles, there’s many ways to lessen brain fog’s impact on daily life.

• How occupational therapy can help with ATTR-CM

  From tools to new techniques, an occupational therapist can offer many suggestions to help make daily life easier.

• What to know before an electrocardiogram to diagnose ATTR-CM

  Electrocardiogram tests are quick, often taking only five to 10 minutes.

• Hold the salt, please: Managing sodium and fluids with ATTR-CM

  Limiting sodium and fluids is part of a wider approach to maintaining good heart health.