What Is HHT and Might I Have It?




The Scope Radio show

Summary: Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is an inherited genetic disorder involving abnormalities in the blood vessels. The disorder affects one in 5,000 Americans. <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0102103">Dr. Jamie McDonald</a>, certified genetic counselor, says that number may be underrepresented, estimating that nine out of 10 people with HHT go undiagnosed. Dr. McDonald talks about what HHT is, its causes and symptoms, and how clinics like The HHT Center of Excellence can help.