Loeys-Dietz Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects connective tissue.
Connective tissue is found between other tissues in the body, such as skin, ligaments, blood vessels and internal organs, and they support and protect the body.
Loeys-Dietz Syndrome is caused by a gene mutation.
Some patients with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome have obvious features, such as widely spaced eyes and malformation of the spine in the neck. Other symptoms include an enlarged aorta and aortic dissection.
Various tests including an echochardiogram, CT (computerised tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans are used to diagnose Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. Genetic testing can also be carried out.
There is no cure for Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, but medical professionals can offer help to manage symptoms.
A paper was published in September 2020 confirming a link between patients with genetically confirmed Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and SCAD.
FAQs
Loeys-Dietz Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects connective tissue. It is caused by a genetic mutation.
Connective tissue is found between other tissues in the body, such as skin, ligaments, blood vessels and internal organs, and they support and protect the body.
Various tests including an echochardiogram, CT (computerised tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans are used to diagnose Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. Genetic testing can also be carried out.
A paper was published in September 2020 confirming a link between patients with genetically confirmed Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and SCAD.
There is no cure for Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, but medical professionals can offer help to manage symptoms.
Associated Conditions...
Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Information about this uncommon condition that is found quite frequently in SCAD patients
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Information about this connective tissue disorder a small number of SCAD patients also have
Marfan Syndrome
Information about this condition that a very small number of SCAD patients have
Loeys Dietz Syndrome
Information about this genetic condition that has a link with SCAD
Heart Failure
Explanation of symptoms, treatment and living with heart failure, which some patients develop after their SCAD