Sodium and Fluid Balance in ATTR-CM: What You Need To Know

A combination of medications, monitoring and daily habits can help you keep sodium and fluid levels in check

Living with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathyexternal link, opens in a new tab (ATTR-CM) can make you think about your body in new ways. For example, your sodium and fluid balance could now be a daily concern.

And understandably so. ATTR-CM can cause your body to retain water and sodium, making heart failure symptoms worse.

Cardiologist Wai Hong Wilson Tang, MDexternal link, opens in a new tab, explains the intricacies of managing sodium fluid balance with ATTR-CM — and what you can do in your daily life to help keep your levels in check.