In fact, among Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years or older, the incidence of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) diagnoses rose from about 10.1 per 100,000 person-years ...
Subtle onset or changes in symptoms of ATTR-CM can indicate worsening heart failure. Learn how to track symptoms and when to seek medical attention.
Living with any kind of heart-related disease can be worrisome, especially one with a range of symptoms, such as obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). This genetic condition causes a ...
Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Key Takeaways ATTR-CM often requires a team of healthcare providers, including cardiologists, specialists, and primary care doctors.Caregivers play an ...
In this survey of 1,297 members of the HCMA, symptoms of chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, syncope, and lightheadedness were reported by over half. As expected, exertion was a significant trigger of ...
You can manage the risks of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with treatment and lifestyle changes. Here’s how to make the most of your next medical checkup. HCM is a genetic condition in which the ...
In this opening episode titled, ‘Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM): Clinical Burden and Diagnostic Challenges,’ moderator, Dr. Ryan Haumschild, and panelist, Dr. Kevin Alexander, ...
Patients with oHCM experience significant variation in cardiovascular events, health care resource use, and costs across age, sex, race, and US region.