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Is genetic counseling recommended for those diagnosed with eds?
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Not always: If detailed family history, physical exam, echocardiogram all indicate eds type 3 with certainty it is not necessary.
Answered 1/29/2015
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Yes and no: Sometimes since there are various types. The most common is benign and needs no such genetic evaluation . The eds has genetic roots.
Answered 1/11/2013
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