Le persone affette da sindrome di Marfan spesso hanno problemi al cuore e ai vasi sanguigni, a volte anche molto gravi. La complicazione più comune riguarda l’aorta (il vaso sanguigno che porta il sangue dal cuore al resto dell’organismo). Possono essere interessate anche le valvole cardiache. Più raramente sono colpiti vasi sanguigni diversi dall’aorta. È importante arrivare a una diagnosi precoce e accurata per poter individuare e gestire i problemi medici del cuore e dei vasi sanguigni prima che si trasformino in emergenze potenzialmente letali.
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Marfan Fashion Resources
Have a hard time finding pants with long enough legs? Can’t find shoes that fit? Your Marfan Foundation Teen Council came up with the idea for this resource just for you! If you have any suggestions of brands/ stores that should be added, please send them to us at staff@marfan.org. This guide provides information about brands […]
Chirurgie Cardiaque
Les personnes atteintes du syndrome de Marfan présentent souvent des problèmes au niveau du coeur et des vaisseaux sanguins. Ces problèmes peuvent parfois être très graves. La complication la plus fréquente concerne l’aorte (le principal vaisseau sanguin qui transporte le sang du coeur vers le reste du corps). Les valves cardiaques peuvent également être affectées. […]
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Teeth in Marfan Syndrome
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 […]
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