MI HR0311

Designates March 11, 2014 as Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Awareness Day in Michigan

FMD is a rare disease causing abnormal cell growth in arterial walls, leading to narrowing, aneurysms, and arterial tears with no known cause or cure

An estimated 4-5% of the population may be affected, with 90% of patients being women, though the disease often goes undiagnosed and may take 5 years from symptom onset to diagnosis

The Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America (FMDSA), founded in 2003, funds research including the United States Registry for Fibromuscular Dysplasia and organizes global awareness during the second week of March

FMD symptoms resemble common conditions like hypertension, headaches, and dizziness, making misdiagnosis common and potentially leading to severe consequences and disability