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Cardiac-Valvular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome



Other Names:
EDS, cardiac valvular type; EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME, AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE, CARDIAC VALVULAR FORM; Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cardiac valvular type; EDS, cardiac valvular type; EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME, AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE, CARDIAC VALVULAR FORM; Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cardiac valvular type; Cardiac-Valvular EDS; cvEDS See More
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The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 230851

Definition
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cardiac valvular type is a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome characterized by soft skin, skin hyperextensibility, easy bruisability, atrophic scar formation, joint hypermobility and cardiac valvular defects comprising mitral and/or aortic valve insufficiency.

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Last updated: 5/1/2017

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Hyperextensible skin
Hyperelastic skin
Skin hyperelasticity
Stretchable skin
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0000974
Mitral regurgitation 0001653
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Absent phalangeal crease 0006109
Aortic regurgitation 0001659
Aortic root aneurysm
Bulge in wall of root of large artery that carries blood away from heart
0002616
Atrophic scars
Sunken or indented skin due to damage
0001075
Bruising susceptibility
Bruise easily
Easy bruisability
Easy bruising
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0000978
Dental crowding
Crowded teeth
Dental overcrowding
Overcrowding of teeth
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0000678
Genu recurvatum
Back knee
Knee hyperextension
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0002816
Genu valgum
Knock knees
0002857
Hallux valgus
Bunion
0001822
Hypermobility of distal interphalangeal joints
Increased mobility of outermost hinge joint
0006201
Inguinal hernia 0000023
Long fingers 0100807
Myopia
Close sighted
Near sighted
Near sightedness
Nearsightedness
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0000545
Pectus excavatum
Funnel chest
0000767
Pes planus
Flat feet
Flat foot
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0001763
Poor wound healing 0001058
Ptosis
Drooping upper eyelid
0000508
Soft, doughy skin 0001027
Strabismus
Cross-eyed
Squint
Squint eyes
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0000486
Thin skin 0000963
Tricuspid regurgitation 0005180
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Atrial septal defect
An opening in the wall separating the top two chambers of the heart
Hole in heart wall separating two upper heart chambers
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0001631
Bulbous nose 0000414
Calcaneovalgus deformity 0001848
Disproportionate tall stature 0001519
Dyspnea
Trouble breathing
0002094
Fatigue
Tired
Tiredness
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0012378
Global developmental delay 0001263
High palate
Elevated palate
Increased palatal height
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0000218
Intellectual disability, moderate
IQ between 34 and 49
0002342
Kyphoscoliosis 0002751
Left ventricular hypertrophy 0001712
Mitral valve prolapse 0001634
Myopic astigmatism 0500041
Pulmonary insufficiency 0010444
Recurrent shoulder dislocation
Multiple shoulder dislocation
0031610
Sandal gap
Gap between 1st and 2nd toes
Gap between first and second toe
Increased space between first and second toes
Sandal gap between first and second toes
Wide space between 1st, 2nd toes
Wide space between first and second toes
Wide-spaced big toe
Widely spaced 1st-2nd toes
Widely spaced first and second toes
Widened gap 1st-2nd toes
Widened gap first and second toe
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0001852
Seizure 0001250
Severe conductive hearing impairment 0012717
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature
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0004322
Tendon rupture
Rupture of tendons
Ruptured tendon
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0100550
Thick eyebrow
Bushy eyebrows
Dense eyebrow
Heavy eyebrows
Prominent eyebrows
Thick eyebrows
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0000574
Thoracolumbar scoliosis 0002944
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007
Joint laxity
Joint instability
Lax joints
Loose-jointedness
Loosejointedness
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0001388
Soft skin 0000977
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources


Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.

Clinical Research Resources

  • ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are related to Cardiac-Valvular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.

    Please note: Studies listed on the ClinicalTrials.gov website are listed for informational purposes only; being listed does not reflect an endorsement by GARD or the NIH. We strongly recommend that you talk with a trusted healthcare provider before choosing to participate in any clinical study.

Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Supporting this Disease


Living with a genetic or rare disease can impact the daily lives of patients and families. These resources can help families navigate various aspects of living with a rare disease.

Education Resources

  • The Genetics Education Materials for School Success (GEMSS) aims to assure that all children with genetic health conditions succeed in school-life. Their Web site offers general and condition-specific education resources to help teachers and parents better understand the needs of students who have genetic conditions.

Community Resources

  • The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has information on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues related to this condition. JAN is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy in the U.S. Department of Labor.

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.

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