6th Annual Paddle Run 4 CureHHT @ Captain Jim’s

Cure HHT - The Cornerstone of the HHT Community   - HHT is a hereditary bleeding disorder (meaning it is passed down through generations) that is characterized by abnormal blood vessel formation resulting in telangiectasia and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). A person with HHT has a tendency to form blood vessels that lack normal capillaries between an artery and vein. This means that in a person with HHT, arterial blood under high pressure flows directly into a low pressure vein without first having to squeeze through the many very small capillaries. This place where an artery is connected directly to a vein tends to be a fragile site that can rupture and bleed. Additionally, since the capillaries did not form correctly, they are not able to deliver oxygen to tissues as effectively.