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Mother's Battle with Aortic Dissection Sparks Genetic Testing

3/15/2025

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Sara Adair's life took a dramatic turn when she collapsed at home, experiencing symptoms of aortic dissection linked to her family's Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Thanks to swift action in the ER, she survived open-heart surgery, though complications arose, including a stroke. Now, her journey centers on recovery and ensuring her children undergo genetic testing for the syndrome.

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Story summary

Sara Adair's life took a dramatic turn when she collapsed at home, experiencing symptoms of aortic dissection linked to her family's Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Thanks to swift action in the ER, she survived open-heart surgery, though complications arose, including a stroke. Now, her journey centers on recovery and ensuring her children undergo genetic testing for the syndrome.