Asked for Male | 15 Years
Should my son with EDS get a cardiac consultation?
Patient's Query
Hi. My 15 year old son, was recently diagnosed with eds. He has unsteady gait when walking. His doctor wants to rule out vascular eds which can affect his heart valves. Do you think a cardiac consultation is really necessary. When I use the oximeter his pulse seems to be slighly elevated. He was diagnosed with epilesy a year ago.
Answered by Dr. Babita Goel
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can cause the blood vessel to be unstable, therefore cardiac evaluation is of utmost importance to assess any damage that might have been inflicted on the heart's valves. A faster pulse rate is a possibility that the body is experiencing some strain; however, it is best to talk about these findings with a healthcare provider. They, in turn, will be able to issue clear, tailored advice to the patient, and if required, will set up a specialist consultation. Carrying this out at an early stage can considerably help in dealing with the symptoms.
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