Hear from Morgan Freeman how
Attruby can help those with ATTR-CM.
ATTR-cardiac amyloidosis
(ATTR-CM) is a serious,
progressive heart condition
Actor portrayals.
ATTR-CM happens when TTR
becomes
unstable and misfolds
Understanding TTR will help you understand
ATTR-CM
the hormone thyroxine (which regulates your metabolism)
and retinol (vitamin A) in your body; hence the name
TTR: “trans-thy-retin”
There are 2 forms of ATTR-CM
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1Wild-type, caused by natural aging
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2Hereditary, when the condition is passed down
through the family
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Stable TTR is healthy TTR
TTR is made up of 4 small proteins held tightly together through strong bonds.
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Unstable TTR creates amyloid fibrils
When the bonds become unstable, TTR breaks down into abnormal proteins called amyloid fibrils,
which then build up in the body, causing damage. -
Amyloid fibrils are troubleThe buildup of amyloid fibrils thickens the walls of the heart. That means the heart cannot pump blood
properly, causing the symptoms of heart failureyou may be familiar with, such as breathlessness,
fatigue, and swelling of the legs.
The more stable your TTR, the less likely it will break down and cause trouble.
know?
about testing your TTR levels.