If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS), especially later in life,
it's crucial to discuss this with your cardiologist. LSS is now recognized as a potential "red flag" for a serious heart condition called Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Both conditions are caused by the same misfolded protein, transthyretin, which builds up in the heart muscle (causing stiffness and failure) and in the spine's connective tissues (causing the narrowing of the spinal canal). This orthopedic finding can often precede heart symptoms by years, meaning diagnosing LSS provides a vital opportunity for early cardiac screening and intervention, which drastically improves treatment outcomes for ATTR-CM.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/transplant-medicine/news/amyloidosis-the-heart-transplant-precursor-to-keep-on-your-diagnostic-radar/mac-20536617
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Sally Cox
Facilitator
PNW Amyloidosis Support Group
(206)819-3025
info@pnwamyloidosis.com------------------------------