Sex differences in the risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease have been ...

Her grandfather had died from a condition related to Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue and can cause heart problems and aneurysms. Dorsey believes that the ...

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 ...

Kayden’s Marfan syndrome has affected his eyes, lungs, heart, and feet. Kayden has already gone through eye surgery, but is blind in his left eye, according to Kayden’s mother, Letese Burgess.

Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan’s syndrome, Turner’s syndrome ... Acute aortic regurgitation can cause acute heart failure, pulmonary edema and even cardiogenic shock if severe.

The NBA has honored a young man whose dream to play professional basketball was shattered by disease. On Thursday, as dozens ...