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‘Healthy’ daughter, 26, dies suddenly-now family think they know why
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- A 26-year-old art student from Florida living in Paris, Ali, died suddenly on May 26, 2024, with an autopsy later suggesting she may have had undiagnosed vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), a rare inherited connective tissue disorder.
- Ali exhibited symptoms throughout her life such as joint hypermobility, easy bruising, fatigue, and translucent skin, but was never genetically tested despite multiple doctor visits.
- Vascular EDS can cause fragile blood vessels and organs, leading to life-threatening events like abdominal aortic rupture, which is believed to have caused Ali's sudden death.
- Ali's sister, Marisa, shared the family's experience to raise awareness that seemingly healthy individuals can have serious underlying conditions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms of EDS.
- The Ehlers-Danlos Society is the leading organization supporting those affected by EDS and hypermobility spectrum disorders, providing resources and advocacy.
