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After having strange symptoms like fatigue and weight loss, Randy was diagnosed with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a protein disorder that affects the heart. According to the American Heart Association, it is often mistaken for other cardiac conditions, which frequently delays a proper diagnosis.
Randy tells Medical Stories how at first he was worried what impact his medical journey would have on his family – only to learn he actually inspired them through his perseverance to continue living his life.
This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert David Wolinsky, MD, Founder and Emeritus Director, Cardiac Amyloidosis Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida.