OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the presence and size of dural ectasia is associated with back pain in patients with Marfan syndrome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Dural ectasia is present in more ...

We were especially curious about the echocardiogram results which would reveal how well Johnny's then-19-year-old prosthetic heart valve was functioning. Thankfully, his valve was in good working ...

OBJECTIVES: To determine the characteristics of infantile scoliosis in Marfan syndrome and the response to treatment of patients with this condition. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: No previous study ...

Deciding to start a family is a big decision for any couple, but it’s even more nerve-wracking when the mom-to-be has a ...

The standard treatment for the connective tissue disorder Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is β-blockade, aimed at reducing aortic wall stress. Angiotensin II type 1 and 2 receptors (AT 1 and AT 2 ...

Kayleigh Dixon has spent her adult life struggling with a range of back and spinal conditions. These include a condition ...