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ATTR-CM in African Americans: Diagnosis & Treatment by angelhairmagazine is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) is a progressive heart disease caused by misfolded transthyretin protein, disproportionately affecting African Americans, particularly those with the Val122Ile mutation. Recent advancements in diagnosis and treatment, including FDA-approved therapies like tafamidis, aim to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for this population. Despite these developments, challenges such as low awareness and underrepresentation in clinical trials persist, highlighting the nee

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