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July 28, 2025
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The treatments for different types of amyloidosis affecting the heart can vary. For hATTR amyloidosis specifically, there are several FDA-approved medications that help prevent amyloid buildup in the heart:

• Vutrisiran (Amvuttra)
• Tafamidis (Vyndamax)
• Tafamidis meglumine (Vyndaqel)
• Acoramidis (Attruby) Additional Show Full Answer

The treatments for different types of amyloidosis affecting the heart can vary. For hATTR amyloidosis specifically, there are several FDA-approved medications that help prevent amyloid buildup in the heart:

• Vutrisiran (Amvuttra)
• Tafamidis (Vyndamax)
• Tafamidis meglumine (Vyndaqel)
• Acoramidis (Attruby) Additional heart-related treatments that may be recommended include:

• Diuretics to reduce fluid buildup
• Anti-arrhythmia medications
• Blood thinners
• Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) or pacemakers
• In severe cases, heart transplant may be considered

It's important to work with your healthcare team to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your specific type of amyloidosis.

July 28, 2025

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