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Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a genetic disorder of connective tissue. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Loeys-Dietz syndrome features can occur in the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, skin, and internal organs, such as the intestines, spleen, and uterus. Some Loeys-Dietz syndrome features are easy to see. Others features, such as heart and blood […]
Family Planning and Pregnancy
Decisions about family planning can be difficult and very emotional when one of the prospective parents has a genetic disorder, such as Marfan syndrome. Before making any decisions, parents should understand the many options now available, as well as the potential risks to the child and the mother. A genetic counselor or the nurse in […]
Richtlinien Für Körperliche Bewegung
Regelmäßige Bewegung verbessert sowohl das körperliche als auch das emotionale Wohlbefinden und kann sicher in den Alltag von Patienten mit Marfan-Syndrom integriert werden. Daher werden Marfan-Patienten dazu angehalten, Maßnahmen zum Schutz ihrer Gesundheit zu ergreifen, die sie vor der Verschlechterung von Marfan-Merkmalen schützen und vor Erkrankungen bewahren, die ein normaler Teil des Alterungsprozesses sind. Wenn […]
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