The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):51-58. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1371. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-block...
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeria E Duarte Jessica N Richardson Michael N Singh Source Type: research

Patient interest in the development of a center for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome/hypermobility spectrum disorder in the Chicagoland region
The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of connective tissue disorders that are hereditary in nature and characterized by joint hypermobility and tissue fragility. The complex nature of this unique patie... (Source: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases)
Source: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases - March 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Wendy Wagner, Tom A. Doyle, Clair A. Francomano, Dacre R. T. Knight and Colin M. E. Halverson Tags: Research Source Type: research