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With Wtattr ,how Far Along Is The Disease After Carpal Tunnel

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Detroit, MI
November 9
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I have the beginnings of carpel tunnel. My Amyladoisis was found earlier because I have a virus- induced congestive heart failure. An extesive MRI with chest pictures picked up the signs. The heart specialist referred me to an advanced heart failure and replacement specialist. He looked at the same data that confused the first specialist and clearly identified the W-ATTR Amyloidosis.

November 13
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For wild-type ATTR amyloidosis (wtATTR), carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be an early sign. About 1 out of 5 people with wtATTR amyloidosis develop CTS five to nine years before they receive a diagnosis of amyloidosis. This suggests that the disease may be present but not yet diagnosed for several years after the onset of Show Full Answer

For wild-type ATTR amyloidosis (wtATTR), carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be an early sign. About 1 out of 5 people with wtATTR amyloidosis develop CTS five to nine years before they receive a diagnosis of amyloidosis. This suggests that the disease may be present but not yet diagnosed for several years after the onset of CTS.

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