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Scientists identify a probable contributor to weakness of the aorta in people with genetic disorder
The medicines suppress progression of aneurysms in mouse models and people with Marfan syndrome, potentially reducing the risk of vascular tears, early death or the need for surgery. "The new ...
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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 ...