Loeys-Dietz Syndrome More Common Than Thought
Loeys-Dietz syndrome, which is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue is more common than what was previously thought, according to researchers.// ...."It's very important to recognize this condition and distinguish it from other connective tissue disorders," said Harry Dietz, director of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's Center for Marfan Syndrome Research. He added that this p...Scientists Review Loeys-Dietz Syndrome in the Largest Ever Study to date
There are about three severe, potentially fatal genetic diseases which damage aortas leaving them so flimsy that they can rupture in pregnancy and labor or even lesser //activities, often without warning. Beta blockers, curbing exercise, proactive blood vessel surgery and other approaches can be helpful, but their usefulness varies according to which disease and when they're offered. ....Now a l...