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  • Q:

    Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a collagen disorder which results in compromised reticular fibers in tissues. This has particularly severe implications the aorta, which may become brittle and rupture. Given this information, which of the following is true?

     

    A

    Gastrointestinal problems may ensue from EDS

    B

    EDS can directly affect the return of blood to the heart from venous circulation

    C

    Oxygenated blood may leak out and not pass through systemic circulation

    D

    Patients with EDS would be asymptomatic except in the case of congestive heart failure.



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