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Referral Letter and Features Chart
We created a template referral letter for you to use to simplify the process when you are referring a patient to a specialist for further evaluation or testing for the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome or a related disorder. The letter makes it easy for you to note the features you observed that raise your suspicion of these disorders.
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Need-to-know Information for the School Nurse
As the health needs of schools have changed since 1902, the role of school nursing has evolved to meet those changing needs. The school nurse plays an important leadership role in prevention of illness or injury, identification of medical problems through screening programs, and overall health maintenance. This is particularly important when a student has […]
Tags: Marfan Syndrome , Caregivers, Patients & Families
Die Zähne Beim Marfan-Syndrom
Viele Menschen mit Marfan-Syndrom und einigen anderen verwandten Erkrankungen haben einen schmalen Kiefer und einen hochgewölbten Gaumen, was zu Zahn- und Kieferproblemen führen kann. Darüber hinaus besteht bei Patienten mit Mitralklappenprolaps und künstlichen Herzklappen bei Zahnbehandlungen das Risiko einer Endokarditis (Infektion des Herzens und der Herzklappen), weshalb die Empfehlungen zur Endokarditisprävention (Prophylaxe) zu beachten sind.
Tags: Marfan Syndrome , Patients & Families
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