Shortness of Breath With ATTR: What To Know

You may experience shortness of breath — what doctors call dyspnea — for a variety of reasons. Shortness of breath is often due to temporary causes like exercise.

But sometimes dyspnea can develop from serious health conditions like transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR). When transthyretin amyloidosis affects the heart, it can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath.

Below, we’ll discuss what you should know about ATTR and shortness of breath, including what’s normal and what requires immediate medical care.