What is Loeys-Dietz syndrome?
Loeys Dietz syndrome is a connective tissue disorder characterized by weakened outpouchings of the aorta (aortic aneurysms) in children. In Loeys-Dietz syndrome, the aortic aneurysms may rupture at a smaller size than other aneurysms.
How do members experience Loeys-Dietz syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Loeys-Dietz syndrome*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Loeys-Dietz syndrome*
Who has Loeys-Dietz syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 24 |