HHT Specialists
HHT is a hereditary
disorder that affects blood vessel development, resulting in arteries and veins
directly joining without the normal capillaries between them. These
abnormalities range from small lesions to larger ones and can affect almost any
part of the body. The nose, skin, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and brain
are most commonly affected.
HHT affects
approximately 1 in 6,000 individuals in the United States. By comparison,
cystic fibrosis occurs in roughly 1 in 2,500 live births. Men and women are
equally affected by HHT.
The
UT Southwestern Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center is staffed by
a team of experienced professionals assembled in response to a
regional need for the highest quality HHT care. Consultations with various
specialists can be arranged during the same visit to address specific problems such
as severe nosebleeds, GI bleeding, or pulmonary or neurological symptoms.