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Wild-type ATTR amyloidosis (wtATTR) is a non-hereditary, age-related condition where normal proteins misfold and build up in the heart, causing stiffness and heart failure. While often misdiagnosed initially, new stabilizer medications can stop the disease from worsening if caught early.
If you have been told you have wild-type transthyretin amyloidosis (wtATTR), you may feel a mix of relief at finally having an answer and concern about what it means for your future. This condition occurs when a normal protein in your body becomes unstable and begins to form clumps that interfere with your heart’s ability to function