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Yes, ATTRwt can affect blood pressure, particularly through its impact on the autonomic nervous system. One of the most common symptoms is orthostatic hypotension - a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up, which can cause dizziness or lightheadedness. This blood pressure irregularity is part of what's called Show Full Answer

Yes, ATTRwt can affect blood pressure, particularly through its impact on the autonomic nervous system. One of the most common symptoms is orthostatic hypotension - a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up, which can cause dizziness or lightheadedness. This blood pressure irregularity is part of what's called autonomic neuropathy, where the nerves controlling automatic body functions are affected. People experiencing these blood pressure changes may not respond as well to common heart medications like beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors, which can actually be an important clue that helps doctors identify ATTR amyloidosis.

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