Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways There is a hereditary form of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) caused when a mutated gene is passed from parent to child.Having ...

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Genetic testing for ATTR can detect transthyretin mutations and offer crucial information about risk, monitoring, and treatment, if needed. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a genetic condition that ...

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This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Jeffrey J. Swigris ...