It sounds like you're asking about having a recessive gene for hereditary amyloidosis and your daughter's recent diagnosis with severe heart involvement.
Hereditary amyloidosis is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, not recessive. This means if you carry the gene mutation, each of your children has a 50 Show Full Answer
It sounds like you're asking about having a recessive gene for hereditary amyloidosis and your daughter's recent diagnosis with severe heart involvement.
Hereditary amyloidosis is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, not recessive. This means if you carry the gene mutation, each of your children has a 50 percent chance of inheriting it. However, having the gene mutation doesn't guarantee someone will develop symptoms.
The most common form is hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis, caused by mutations in the TTR gene. There are about 136 different genetic changes that can cause hATTR amyloidosis, and symptoms often look similar within the same family since they share the same mutation.
If your daughter was diagnosed with severe heart involvement, she may have cardiac amyloidosis. When amyloid deposits build up in the heart, they make it stiff and less able to pump blood properly, leading to heart problems.
It's important to know which specific genetic mutation you and your daughter have, as this helps doctors determine the best treatment approach. If you haven't already, consider asking your doctor for genetic sequencing to identify the exact mutation.
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December 3, 2025
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