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Yes, wATTR-CM (wild-type ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy) typically develops after age 65, and mild thickening of the left ventricle can be an early sign. In the early stages, symptoms may be mild or not noticeable at all. The condition occurs when TTR proteins misfold and build up in the heart muscle, making it Show Full Answer

Yes, wATTR-CM (wild-type ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy) typically develops after age 65, and mild thickening of the left ventricle can be an early sign. In the early stages, symptoms may be mild or not noticeable at all. The condition occurs when TTR proteins misfold and build up in the heart muscle, making it stiffer and less flexible. A thickened left ventricle wall over 12 millimeters can be a warning sign of cardiac amyloidosis, though not everyone with the condition shows this. Your doctor may use additional tests like echocardiograms, cardiac MRI, or a special bone scan (scintigraphy) to monitor your condition and confirm the diagnosis.

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