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.
Patienten mit Marfan-Syndrom haben häufig Probleme mit dem Herzen und den Blutgefäßen. Mitunter sind diese Probleme sehr ernst. Die häufigste Komplikation betrifft die Aorta (das große Blutgefäß, das Blut vom Herzen in den Körper transportiert). Die Herzklappen können ebenfalls betroffen sein. Andere Blutgefäße als die Aorta sind seltener betroffen. Eine frühzeitige und genaue Diagnose ist […]
L’attività fisica regolare migliora il benessere fisico e psicologico e può essere integrata in tutta sicurezza nella routine di chi soffre di sindrome di Marfan. Le persone affette da sindrome di Marfan sono pertanto incoraggiate ad adottare misure di salute che le proteggano dalle caratteristiche della sindrome che possono peggiorare e dalle malattie che fanno […]
Overview of Cardiac Management in Marfan Syndrome Aortic dissection is the major cause of premature morbidity and mortality in Marfan syndrome. Aortic root aneurysm or dissection and ectopia lentis are cardinal features of Marfan syndrome based on the 2010 Gent nosology. For the full diagnostic criteria, please visit MarfanDX.org. Cardiac features that may be seen […]
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