Viele Patienten mit Marfan-Syndrom und einigen verwandten Erkrankungen haben Probleme mit ihrer Lunge. Wenn Sie das Marfan-Syndrom haben, ist es wichtig, dass Sie einen Pneumologen (einen Spezialisten für Lungenkrankheiten) aufsuchen, wenn Sie den Verdacht haben, dass Sie Probleme mit Ihrer Lunge haben.
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Overview of Cardiac Management in Marfan Syndrome
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Physical Activity Resource
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