Genetics: HHT Overview

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is characterized by the presence of multiple arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) that lack intervening capillaries and result in direct connections between arteries and veins. The most common clinical manifestation is spontaneous and recurrent nosebleeds (epistaxis) beginning on average at age 12 years.(view resource to learn more)

Scientific Literature – June, 2000

Provider topics: Clinicians First Time Seeing a Patient with HHT

Patient topics: Newly Diagnosed