Susannah Barnett

All articles by Susannah Barnett

• Why some people with ATTR-CM experience nerve pain

  ATTR-CM is most often associated with cardiac symptoms but can also include nerve pain and other neurological symptoms.

• The benefit of exercise with ATTR-CM and tips for managing it

  Low-impact exercise that doesn’t put pressure on the heart will improve heart health and overall well-being.

• What to ask your doctor if you suspect you have ATTR-CM

  Delays in diagnosing ATTR-CM can negatively affect your prognosis, so it’s important to be proactive in seeking one.

• The role of biopsies in confirming an ATTR-CM diagnosis

  Diagnosing ATTR-CM requires a series of noninvasive tests, but a biopsy may be required if uncertainty exists.

• Common misdiagnoses of ATTR-CM

  Misdiagnosis of ATTR-CM is relatively common in part because its symptoms mirror those of other conditions.

• How TTR stabilizers work in managing ATTR-CM

  The right treatment can improve quality of life and contribute to better outcomes for people living with ATTR-CM.

• The technology used to diagnose ATTR-CM

  Technological advances have made it easier to diagnose transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) and to identify it earlier.

• The link between ATTR-CM and carpal tunnel syndrome

  The presence of carpal tunnel syndrome could help facilitate earlier detection of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

• The importance of ATTR-CM awareness and early detection

  Early detection of ATTR-CM is important for better symptom and disease management, improved quality of life and better prognosis.

• Why a cardiologist is the best person to diagnose and treat ATTR-CM

  Cardiologists are experienced in diagnosing a variety of heart-related conditions, including ATTR-CM.