What is hATTR amyloidosis?

Hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis is a rare condition that affects an estimated 50,000 people worldwide.

Hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis affects an estimated 50,000 people worldwide.

hATTR amyloidosis is one of a group of diseases that is caused by a buildup of amyloid deposits in the body. Each type of amyloidosis is caused by a different misfolded protein.

hATTR amyloidosis is one of multiple types of amyloidosis, including amyloid A (AA), wild-type ATTR, and amyloid light chain (AL). It’s important to know which type of amyloidosis you have to determine the best plan of action.

hATTR amyloidosis can affect multiple parts of the body, including:

Nerves

Nerves

Heart

Heart

Digestive system

Digestive system

It’s more common in certain ethnicities

hATTR amyloidosis is more common in certain ethnicities

Although anyone can be at risk for this disease, it is more common for certain ethnicities, such as people of African, Brazilian, French, Irish, Japanese, Portuguese, and Swedish descent.

SANDIE, living with hATTR amyloidosis
SANDIE, living with hATTR amyloidosis

"Right away, I wanted to know if I can do something about this."

SANDIE, living with hATTR amyloidosis