Das Marfan-Syndrom ist eine ernste Erkrankung, die lebensgefährliche Komplikationen haben kann. Dank der Fortschritte in der medizinischen Versorgung können Patienten mit Marfan-Syndrom eine normale Lebenserwartung haben, wenn sie richtig diagnostiziert und behandelt werden.
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Bones and Joints in Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome often causes problems in the bones and joints—in fact, these are often the features that first lead a person to suspect Marfan syndrome and seek a diagnosis.These features (called skeletal features) happen when bones grow extra-long or ligaments (connective tissue that holds joints together) become stretchy—like loose rubber bands. What are the common […]
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Cirugía Para Reparar la Raiz Aortica en el Síndrome de Marfan
La dilatación de la raíz de la aorta es cuando el segmento de la aorta más cercano al corazón se encuentra agrandado. Este es un problema muy serio y muy común para personas con síndrome de Marfan. Con frecuencia el tratamiento para cuando la raíz aortica alcanza cierto tamaño es una cirugía; si la raíz […]
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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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