Williams-Beuren syndrome is a rare, congenital disease in which the main morbidity and mortality comes from obstructions, or stenoses, in specific arteries. When these obstructions involve the aorta, it is known as supravalvular aortic stenosis. Currently, there are no medications to treat this condition. Although surgery is an option for some patients, not all types of arterial stenosis can be easily corrected with surgery. If left untreated, this condition could result in serious cardiovascular complications, including congestive heart failure.
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