Susannah Barnett

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• 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.

• What to know about heart transplants for ATTR-CM

  A heart transplant is an option for end-stage heart failure in a small number of patients with ATTR-CM.

• What is the connection between ATTR-CM and trigger finger?

  In some cases, a biopsy taken during trigger release surgery has led to a diagnosis of ATTR-CM.

• Why you should get genetic testing after an ATTR-CM diagnosis

  Genetic testing can identify if your family members are at risk of the disease.

• Why does ATTR-CM cause leg swelling?

  Many aspects of ATTR-CM can lead to fluid retention in the legs.

• Are liver transplants still a treatment for ATTR-CM?

  Thanks to new treatments, liver transplants are now far less common than they once were.

• What is an amyloidosis treatment center?

  From emerging therapies to navigating daily life, a specialized center can make the difference in managing ATTR-CM.

• How can ATTR-CM affect sight?

  Monitoring your eye health and getting prompt treatment when symptoms start can help preserve your sight.

• How to manage night sweats caused by ATTR-CM

  Here are tips to deal with interrupted sleep from night sweats due to ATTR-CM to help improve your quality of life.

• How to deal with dizziness and balance issues from ATTR-CM

  Dizziness and balance issues can result from ATTR-CM, as well as from medications, but there are ways to manage and alleviate them.