Amyloidosis is a recent disease, first described in 1838 by Rudolph Virchow, a German pathologist, who identified abnormal deposits in the tissue of deceased patients. Since then, much research has…
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End-stage cardiac amyloidosis is an often-fatal disease that affects the ability of the heart to function properly. In recent years, heart transplantation has emerged as a viable option for patients…
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HAC/TAC is proud to present the first-ever Canadian-specific ATTR Patient Summit
An event where we will be bringing together patients, families, physicians, healthcare professionals and industry in a weekend of knowledge exchange, shared experiences, and networking.
This ATTR Patient Summit will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Toronto.
Amyloidosis is a group of complex, incurable diseases which are frequently misdiagnosed and under-recognised. To improve the diagnosis and management of patients with all types of amyloidosis, four multidisciplinary medical…
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Find out the answer to these questions and take part in a quiz to test your knowledge about clinical trials. Training page (available in French and Spanish) Click directly on…
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Amyloidosis : a disease that concerns adults at any age . Find out more about it with these infographics ⬇️ ✅ 4 types of Amyloidosis 🩺 4 years before diagnosis👨🏼⚕️ 4 specialists…
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I was diagnosed with Amyloidosis in 2018, age 52, following several years of visits for symptoms that couldn’t be explained. I knew something was wrong but routine check ups showed…
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When the diagnosis is made, the first reflex is often to go on the internet to find out more about Amyloidosis. Test your knowledge of amyloidosis and learn more about…
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Protein Deposits Affecting the Eyes Can Be Common in hATTR Patients According to a Spanish study, people with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR) may develop eye problems over time. Indeed, researchers…
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This program is called “Fråga Doktorn” (Ask the Doctor) and is broadcast in Sweden.Each week there is always a special topic that is covered and this time it was about…
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