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.
Aortic Imagine: Your Questions Answered Dr. Venkat Polsani, Chief of Cardiovascular Imaging at Piedmont Heart Institute in Atlanta, provides an overview of the various types of aortic imaging most commonly used in people with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS, and other genetic aortic and vascular condition and addresses questions from our community. Webinar recorded April 4, 2021.
Stickler syndrome is a group of genetic disorders that affects connective tissue, specifically collagen. The condition is characterized by facial abnormalities, ocular problems, hearing loss, and joint problems. What are the features of Stickler syndrome? How prevalent is Stickler syndrome? What other names do people use for Stickler syndrome? How is Stickler syndrome diagnosed? Find […]
Ce kit est votre outil pour vous aider à être prêt en cas d’urgence. Nous vous suggérons de placer les documents dûment remplis dans une enveloppe ou un dossier de couleur vive afin qu’ils soient faciles à trouver. À la maison, gardez-les près de la porte pour qu’ils soient à portée de main des services médicaux d’urgence (SMU) et éventuellement au travail, accrochez-les au mur.
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