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Procedural decisions in the context of vascular substrate vulnerability: Lessons from vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The case by Savoie-White et al1 is a sobering reminder that in patients with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS), even minor procedural trauma can trigger serious vascular injury. In contrast with the general population, where radial artery cannulation is considered routine, patients with VEDS face a distinct set of risks owing to defective type III collagen. The resulting structural compromise leads to thin adventitia, decreased elasticity, and heightened susceptibility to dissection, rupture, and arteriovenous fistula (AVF).

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.101823

Author: Sherene Shalhub

Institution: Oregon Health & Science University

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250