The Foundation’s Professional Advisory Board has issued an updated 2025 statement regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for both adults and children with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS, and related conditions. This guidance reflects the latest research and clinical expertise to help individuals and families make informed decisions about vaccination and ongoing health protection.
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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 […]
La pratique régulière d’activités physiques améliore tant le bien-être physique que psychologique et peut s’intégrer en toute sécurité aux habitudes des personnes atteintes du syndrome de Marfan. Ces personnes sont par conséquent encouragées à adapter les mesures sanitaires qui les protègent des caractéristiques de Marfan qui pourraient s’aggraver et des affections qui font simplement partie […]
People with Marfan syndrome frequently have problems with their heart and blood vessels. Sometimes, these problems are very serious. The most common complication affects the aorta (the main blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body). Heart valves may be affected as well. Less often, blood vessels other than the […]
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