Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV
2007
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type IV Overview
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Dominique P Germain
Primary Institution: Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
Conclusion
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV is a serious inherited connective tissue disorder that leads to severe vascular and digestive complications.
Supporting Evidence
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV is characterized by severe arterial and digestive complications.
- Patients with EDS type IV are at high risk for vascular ruptures and digestive perforations.
- The median age of death for individuals with EDS type IV is estimated to be 50 years.
Takeaway
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV is a condition that makes your blood vessels and digestive system very fragile, which can cause serious problems like tears and ruptures.
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