We created a template referral letter for you to use to simplify the process when you are referring a patient to a specialist for further evaluation or testing for the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome or a related disorder. The letter makes it easy for you to note the features you observed that raise your suspicion of these disorders.
Many people with Marfan syndrome and some related disorders have narrow jaws and high-arched palates, which can create dental and orthodontic problems. In addition, people with mitral valve prolapse and artificial heart valves are at risk for endocarditis (infection of the heart and heart valves) when they have dental work, and should follow recommendations for […]
Das Marfan-Syndrom ist eine ernste Erkrankung, die lebensgefährliche Komplikationen haben kann. Dank der Fortschritte in der medizinischen Versorgung können Patienten mit Marfan-Syndrom eine normale Lebenserwartung haben, wenn sie richtig diagnostiziert und behandelt werden.
Different methods are used for aortic root dilatation in different publications (eg.diastolic versus systolic measurement, inner to inner or leading edge to leading edge diameters).
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