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Nervous System in Marfan Syndrome
The nervous system—the brain and spinal column—are surrounded by fluid contained in a membrane called the dura, which is primarily made up of connective tissue. The enlargement of this membrane (and sometimes the presence of cysts) is referred to as dural ectasia. Dural ectasia is present in more than 60 percent of people who have […]
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Les Poumons Et Le Syndrome De Marfan
Les personnes atteintes du syndrome de Marfan et de certaines maladies apparentées sont nombreuses à présenter des complications pulmonaires ou des problèmes au niveau de leurs poumons. Si vous souffrez du syndrome de Marfan, il est important que vous consultiez un pneumologue (un médecin spécialiste des poumons) si vous soupçonnez un problème pulmonaire, quel qu’il […]
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a defect of the aortic valve that is present at birth. The aortic valve allows oxygen-rich blood to flow from the heart to the aorta. The aorta is the major blood vessel that brings blood to the body. Normally, there are three valve flaps (leaflets) in the aortic valve. In […]
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