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    In ATTR amyloidosis, abnormal, unstable Transthyretin (TTR) proteins readily misfold, forming aggregates which deposit as “amyloid” in various organs and tis…

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    • In #ATTR #amyloidosis, abnormal, unstable Transthyretin (TTR) proteins readily misfold, forming aggregates which deposit as "amyloid" in various organs and tissues in the body. Learn more from this helpful explainer: https://t.co/AXHUwAeu01

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    Symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (SS) related to ligamentum flavum (LF) hypertrophy has b een associated with transthyretin amyloid (ATTR) deposition. 1 Moreover, SS precedes a diagnosis of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) in up to 40% on average 5 to 15 years prior. 2 Yet, prospective data on systematic screening for concomitant ATTR-CM in patients undergoing SS surgery are scarce. Studies have reported an ATTR-CM prevalence of 0% to 10% of patients with ATTR amyloid positive LF biopsy

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    • Our #ATTR Patient Experience Study found 48% of patients w/#ATTR reported having been diagnosed with spinal stenosis. We must continue investigating the best course of monitoring and action for those with red-flag symptoms but without cardiac involvement. https://t.co/14GmSpOuwt https://t.co/rajzIEkELP

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    Over 1200 responses were completed for the 2022 ARC Community Survey during April and May of that year. 79% of participants identified …

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    • We'd like to take a moment and thank the organizations that supported our 2022 #amyloidosis Community Survey. Without them, this critical insight into the impact of #AL #ATTR #AA and other types wouldn't have been possible: https://t.co/lMV2pZxHyD