In the subtype-specific analysis, AL and ATTR amyloidosis patients talked to health care providers to a similar extent (AL vs. ATTR 57.7 vs. 60.8%, p = 0.622), but communication of needs with relatives and friends was significantly higher in AL amyloidosis (AL vs. ATTR 78.4 vs. 96.2%, p = 0.018). The gene discussed is TTR; the disease is axial length measurement.