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Sleep apnea with ATTR-CM can significantly affect quality of life in a variety of ways as interrupted sleep is not restful or restorative.

Eating a balanced and nutritious diet is good advice for most people, but it is particularly important for people living with ATTR-CM.

Early diagnosis, adherence to treatment and a healthy lifestyle can help ease the burden of ATTR-CM-related gastrointestinal issues.

Adopting a structured approach to physical therapy will strengthen muscles and improve flexibility with ATTR-CM.

A key aspect of living with ATTR-CM is to proactively preserve your quality of life through medication, diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.

A combination of medication and lifestyle adjustments offers a practical approach to getting a good night’s sleep when dealing with ATTR-CM.

The progression of ATTR-CM is closely related to the accumulation of amyloid fibrils in the heart, nerves and other organs.

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