In this episode of Staying Connected, we talk to Mikala Tingley, whose brother, David had Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS). David passed away at the age of 24, and was diagnosed with VEDS after his death. Mikala is joining to share his story with VEDS. Please be advised, this episode does contain some graphic details about David’s death, which may be disturbing to some listeners. Please practice self care when listening to this episode, and reach out to your support network if you need to.
Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at thevedsmovement.org
If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit
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