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ATTR Amyloidosis

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Hi, I was diagnosed with the above 2 years ago. It has resulted in various heart issues and a need to have a Defib and Pacemaker fitted.. ATTR has no cure. Would be grateful to hear from anybody who has the same diagnosis to pass on personal experiences

Kind regards

Neil

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Hi Neil ...Sorry to hear your diagnosis. I bet it was a shock to you and your family .

My dad has been diagnosis with cardiac amyleiod attr .

My dad has always been a fit healthy man . This all started when my dad fell down the stairs , then followed up with heart tests .

My dad has had a defibrillator because his heart rate was 37 to a min.

Have you been to London yet ??? Nac

My dad is on a trail at the moment for his . They say there’s no cure but this medicine will pro long his life .

It’s been a terriable shock to us all .

Lucy

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