Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Cleveland Clinic
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affects how strong and durable certain tissues are in a person’s body, especially the arteries and organs. That means people with this condition bruise easily and have a high risk of dangerous bleeding from internal injuries.
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome | About the Disease | GARD
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder that is caused by defects in a protein called collagen. It is generally considered the most severe form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf
1999年9月2日 · Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is characterized by arterial, intestinal, and/or uterine fragility; thin, translucent skin; easy bruising; characteristic facial appearance (thin vermilion of the lips, micrognathia, narrow nose, prominent eyes); and an aged appearance to the extremities, particularly the hands.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年8月25日 · Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can weaken your heart's largest artery (aorta), as well as the arteries to other regions of your body. A rupture of any of these larger blood vessels can be fatal. The vascular type can also weaken the walls of the uterus or large intestines — which also may rupture.
Signs of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - The VEDS Movement
Some people have signs of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or VEDS, with a noticeable characteristic appearance, while others do not have any outward signs of the condition. Every person’s experience with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is slightly different.
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
This information is intended for people who have been recently diagnosed with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) and their friends and relatives. When you receive a new diagnosis, this can be a time of great stress, anxiety and confusion.
What is Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? - The VEDS Movement
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS) is a genetic condition that makes the arteries and hollow organs prone to tear, due to a mutation in the COL3A1 gene.