Dr. Venkat Polsani, Chief of Cardiovascular Imaging at Piedmont Heart Institute in Atlanta, provides an overview of the various types of aortic imaging most commonly used in people with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS, and other genetic aortic and vascular condition and addresses questions from our community. Webinar recorded April 4, 2021.
Clinical manifestations of MFS in other organ systems were critically evaluated for their specificity and diagnostic utility based on expert opinion and the available literature. Several of the “minor” criteria from the old Ghent nosology were eliminated, but the most selective systemic features were included in the “systemic score”.
Understanding your genetic test results for conditions like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or VEDS can be challenging. Here’s a simple Q&A to help make sense of what your results may mean and what you might consider doing next.
Emergency Preparedness Kit This kit is your tool to help you be prepared in the event of an emergency. We suggest putting the completed packet in a brightly colored envelope or folder so it is easy to find. At home, keep it near the door so it is handy for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and […]
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