Loeys-Dietz or vascular Ehlers-Danlos

Participation Criteria:

"It is reasonable for athletes with Loeys-Dietz syndrome or vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome to participate in low static, low dynamic sports (class IA) if they do not have any of the following:

Aortic enlargement (score >2) or dissection, or branch vessel enlargement
Moderate to severe mitral regurgitation
Extracardiac organ system involvement that makes participation hazardous"

Class IA sports = reasonable, if patient has none of the above findings.

(Class IIa Recommendation; Level of Evidence C)

"Athletes with Marfan syndrome, familial TAA syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, unexplained aortic aneurysm, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or a related aortic aneurysm disorder should not participate in any competitive sports that involve intense physical exertion or the potential for bodily collision."

No sports that involve intense physical exertion or potential for bodily collision.

(Class III Recommendation; Level of Evidence C)

Reference: Eligibility and Disqualification Recommendations for Competitive Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: Task Force . A Scientific Statement From the AHA and ACC. Circulation 2015

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