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Information for the Emergency Department

This number contains pre-recorded, basic information about considerations for Vascular
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) for medical professionals to know in an emergency.

470-563-VEDS (8337)

This information is also available in a fact sheet online at TheVEDSMovement.org/Emergency or TheVEDSMovement.org/Emergencies.

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Individuals with VEDS are encouraged to give this information to the emergency
department.

Note: This line is NOT monitored and will not help you decide if you are having an
emergency. If you think you are having an emergency, call 911 or visit your nearest
emergency room.

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