El Síndrome de Marfan es un trastorno del tejido conectivo. El tejido conectivo es el que hace que todas las partes del cuerpo se mantengan en su lugar y ayuda a controlar el crecimiento del cuerpo. Como el tejido conectivo se encuentra en todo el cuerpo, las características del Síndrome de Marfan pueden ocurrir en diferentes partes del cuerpo.
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Parent Toolkit
This Parent Toolkit is a resource for parents of children with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS, or another genetic aortic condition. It offers resources to help you deal with your child’s school, doctors, and healthcare, and guide you to additional resources for information and support.
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Family Planning and Pregnancy
Decisions about family planning can be difficult and very emotional when one of the prospective parents has a genetic disorder, such as Marfan syndrome. Before making any decisions, parents should understand the many options now available, as well as the potential risks to the child and the mother. A genetic counselor or the nurse in […]
Need-to-know Information for the School Nurse
As the health needs of schools have changed since 1902, the role of school nursing has evolved to meet those changing needs. The school nurse plays an important leadership role in prevention of illness or injury, identification of medical problems through screening programs, and overall health maintenance. This is particularly important when a student has […]
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