This case report highlights a potential association between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and nondilated cardiomyopathy.
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Single EDS case with nondilated cardiomyopathy is hypothesis-generating; larger studies needed before any clinical consideration.
Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS), a genetically inherited collagen defect, results in altered function of different organs such as joint hyper-mobility and skin laxity. It also affects the cardiovascular, immune, autonomic nerves, and gastrointestinal systems. This paper presents the report of a patient with increased joint flexibility and palpitations. Clinical evaluation revealed a diagnosis of EDS and nondilated cardiomyopathy.
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