La escoliosis es una curvatura de la columna hacia un lado. Aproximadamente 6 de cada 10 personas con síndrome de Marfan tienen escoliosis, pero solamente 1 de cada 3 necesitan tratamiento médico para ella. Una persona necesita tratamiento cuando tiene dolor de espalda, cambios importantes en su postura y la forma de su cuerpo o si tienen probabilidad de presentar problemas para respirar más adelante. La escoliosis puede presentarse en cualquier parte de la columna, pero es más común en la parte superior de la columna.
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Need-to-Know Information for the Teacher
Marfan syndrome is a life-threatening genetic disorder that causes some physical problems that can interfere with a student’s ability to perform in the classroom without modifications. These physical limitations cause many students living with the disorder to feel isolated and alone. We hope this guide enables educators to: Understand the basics of Marfan syndrome and […]
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Heart and Blood Vessels
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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Kit Di Preparazione Alle Emergenze
Questo kit è il tuo strumento per aiutarti a essere preparato in caso di emergenza. Ti consigliamo di inserire il pacchetto completato in una busta o in una cartella dai colori vivaci in modo che sia facile da trovare. A casa, tienilo vicino alla porta in modo che sia utile per i servizi medici di emergenza (EMS) e magari attaccalo al muro al lavoro. Fornisci anche una copia di questo pacchetto alla tua procura e procura sanitaria.
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