Resources

The Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation has developed various resources to support the LDS community.

Fact Sheets

There is still much to be learned about LDS. These fact sheets, created in collaboration with the National Marfan Foundation (NMF), provide a quick and concise resource of helpful information.

Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Facts

How To Find Out If You Have Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

Is It Loeys-Dietz Syndrome or Marfan Syndrome?

How To Care for Cardiovascular Problems

Orthopedic Care

Glossary

The medical terminology associated with a condition such as Loeys-Dietz syndrome can be confusing and overwhelming. The LDSF had developed a glossary to help define terms you may come across in your LDS journey.

LDSF Glossary

School Packet

As a parent of an LDS child, knowing how to communicate with your child's school can be challenging. Find a sample letter, emergency information and school-specific facts in this PDF packet to help open the lines of communication between you and your child's educational institution.

School Packet

Matters of Heart - Newsletter

Our newsletter is designed to keep the members of our community informed and up-to-date on the happenings of the LDSF.

Fall 2008

Spring 2009

Summer 2009

Fall 2009

Annual Reports

2008

2009