Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Cardiovascular Abnormalities

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Congenital Heart Anomalies.

“…We herein describe a case of Ehlers-Danlos syndromerevealing various physical symptoms while also being complicated with other diseases. Congenital cardiac defects have previously been reported to accompany Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (2)(3)(4). Based on our observations of these two sisters we support the hypothesis that Ehlers-Danlos syndromeand congenital heart anomalies have a commoncause stemming from a genetic defect.…”

Cardiovascular complications in the Ehlers‐Danlos syndrome with minimal external findings

“…The sudden onset of a cardiovascular emergency in a healthy appearing child should raise the etiological question of a possible genetic disorder of connective tissue (Antani & Srinivas 1973, Bopp et al 1965, Leier et al 1980. Although various connective tissue disorders should be considered, it is most likely that our patients had a form of the EDS.…”

Arterial Switch Operation in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type IV

“…4 Rarely, incidental associated cardiac anomalies may be present along with this disorder. 5 Here, we describe a child with transposition of the great arteries and vEDS who underwent successful arterial switch repair.…”