Our Doctor Asked if We Wanted Kids. What He Said Left Us Speechless
During a routine test, Johnny's middle school nurse discovered his severe scoliosis, a prevalent symptom of Marfan. This unexpectedly set his family on a path to uncover his underlying diagnosis at ...
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Scientists identify a probable contributor to weakness of the aorta in people with genetic disorder
who directs Johns Hopkins' research on Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder similar to Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Marfan syndrome's features were systematically described by the late Victor McKusick ...
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New tech helps women living with Marfan syndrome learn if pregnancy is safe
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 ...
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Marfan Syndrome And Connective Tissue Disorders
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue, leading to a range of symptoms that can impact various systems in the body, particularly the cardiovascular system.
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The Importance of Genetic Testing in the Clinical Management of Patients With Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders: Hypermobility Syndrome
The authors' explanation of Marfan-related syndromes for genetic diagnosis is based on Marfan syndrome itself. In everyday clinical management, however, another explanation is provided ...
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Effectiveness of ACE inhibition in patients with Marfan's syndrome on β-blockade
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 ...
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Adult Genetics
This clinic also focuses on cardiovascular complaints of patients with genetic syndromes such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Williams syndrome and ...