Successful Treatment of Rare vEDS Case With TAK Reported in Study

A first case of vascular Ehlers Danlos syndrome (vEDS) occurring with Takayasu arteritis (TAK) — a rare inflammatory condition in blood vessels — was successfully treated with anti-inflammatory therapy, according to a case report. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case…

Celiprolol, Not Losartan, Improves Aortic Strength in Mouse Model of vEDS

Celiprolol, a therapy that improves heart rate and reduces blood pressure, can strengthen the aortic walls in a mouse model of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), preventing the aorta from rupture, according to an animal study. Results from the study, “Celiprolol but not losartan improves the biomechanical integrity of the aorta…

Mental Health Care Vital for Vascular EDS Patients Undergoing Great Stress, Case Report Says

Proper psychologial care for people with a history of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) who experience stress from a traumatic event is crucial for the prevention of complications. The findings are from a Japanese case report of an EDS patient who suffered artery dissection shortly after her mother died. The report,…