How Does EDS Affect Heart Health and Function?

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) refers to a group of rare diseases that affect connective tissue, which gives structure and support to muscles, skin, joints, and organs. Among the several types of EDS, some can affect the heart. What types of EDS affect heart function? Two rare types of…

Vascular EDS Appears as Fast-growing Neck Mass in UCSF Case Study

A case of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) which appeared as a rapidly growing neck mass was reported by researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center. The case was described in the study, “Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Presenting as a Pulsatile Neck Mass: a…