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Holt Oram Syndrome

Important
It is possible that the main title of the report Holt Oram Syndromeis not the name you expected.

Synonyms

  • atriodigital dysplasia
  • heart-hand syndrome
  • HOS1

Disorder Subdivisions

  • None

General Discussion

Holt-Oram syndrome is a disorder that is characterized by abnormalities in the bones of the upper limb and a family or personal history of a congenital heart malformation or an abnormality in the electrical impulses that coordinate the muscle contraction of the heart (cardiac conduction defect). In some affected individuals, an abnormal wrist (carpal) bone is the only evidence of the disease. Seventy-five percent of those affected have a congenital heart malformation. Holt-Oram syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic condition that is associated with an abnormality in the TBX5 gene.

Resources

American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas
TX
75231-4596
Tel: (214)373-6300
Fax: (214)373-0268
800: (800)242-8721
inquire@heart.org
http://www.americanheart.org

Congenital Heart Anomalies, Support, Education, & Resources
2112 North Wilkins Road
Swanton
OH
43558
Tel: (419)825-5575
Fax: (419)825-2880
chaser@compuserve.com
http://www.csun.edu/~hcmth011/chaser/chaser-news.html

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda
MD
20892-3675
USA
Tel: (301)495-4484
Fax: (301)718-6366
800: (877)226-4267
TDD: (301)565-2966
NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda
MD
20824-0105
Tel: (301)592-8573
Fax: (301)251-1223
nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.govReach: The Association for Children with Hand or Arm Deficiency
P.O. Box 54
Helston
Cornwall,
Intl
TR13 8WD
United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 1306225
Fax: 0845 1300262
reach@reach.org.uk
http://www.reach.org.uk

Kids With Heart National Association for Children's Heart Disorders, Inc.
1578 Careful Dr
Green Bay
WI
54304-2941
Tel: (920)498-0058
Fax: (920)498-0058
800: (800)538-5390
kidswithheart@greenbaynet.com
http://www.kidswithheart.org

Little Hearts, Inc.
P.O. Box 171
Cromwell
CT
06416
USA
Tel: (860)635-0006
Fax: (860)635-0006
800: (866)435-4673
info@littlehearts.org
http://www.littlehearts.org

Congenital Heart Information Network
1561 Clark Dr
Yardley
PA
19067
Tel: (215)493-3068
Fax: (215)493-3068
mb@tchin.org
http://www.tchin.org

MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay
WI
54301-1243
USA
Tel: (920)336-5333
Fax: (920)339-0995
800: (877)336-5333
mums@netnet.net
http://www.netnet.net/mums/

For a Complete Report:

This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ® (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html

The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians.

It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report

This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.

For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email orphan@rarediseases.org

Last Updated:  4/28/2008
Copyright  1988, 1989, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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Last Updated: April 28, 2008
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