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.
The diagnosis, evaluation, and management of Marfan syndrome and related conditions require health practitioners from multiple disciplines with specialized knowledge, skills, and experience in heritable disorders of connective tissue. Patients and families are best served in clinics with demonstrated interest and expertise in this field.
Les personnes atteintes du syndrome de Marfan présentent souvent des problèmes au niveau du coeur et des vaisseaux sanguins. Ces problèmes peuvent parfois être très graves. La complication la plus fréquente concerne l’aorte (le principal vaisseau sanguin qui transporte le sang du coeur vers le reste du corps). Les valves cardiaques peuvent également être affectées. […]
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