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Should we be concerned about the potential for heart and/or cardiovascular problems? |
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Structural cardiac malformations are uncommon in the
classic type. Mitral-valve prolapse and, less frequently, tricuspid
valve prolapse may occur and can be diagnosed by echocardiography, CT,
or MRI. Stringent criteria should be used for the diagnosis of mitral
valve prolapse. Spontaneous rupture of large arteries, along with
intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous fistulae, may occur in the
rare patient with a severe form of classic EDS. Clinicians should
consider evaluating for the presence, development, and progression of
aortic root dilation (ARD) in patients who have EDS diagnosed by
current clinical criteria. (Wenstrup.et.al Genet Med 2002; 4 (3): 112-117)
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