What Is Edwards Syndrome?
6. Organ Defects
Edwards syndrome can also cause defects in certain organs, and this can make the patient’s life even harder still. One organ that can be affected is the heart, meaning that the patient will have potentially dangerous circulation problems. Heart defects are a common cause of fatalities in children born with Edwards syndrome.
Another organ that can be affected is the kidneys. This can also be very serious because the kidneys are essential to us, because they help to keep our blood clean and free of toxins and other impurities. Kidney failure is another relatively common cause of fatalities in Edwards syndrome.
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