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Medical Conditions - Marfan S Syndrome

Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels, and bones. This defect affects the protein that helps in the elasticity of the connective tissue. People with Marfan's syndrome will be tall and lean with heart murmurs, high arch palate, curved spine, flat feet, etc. This may lead to aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, valve deformation of the heart.

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Is mitral valve prolapse common in Marfan syndrome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the ECG (electrocardiogram) and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What is the management of mildly dilated aortic root?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your aortic root is mildly dilated. If you do not have any other systemic diseases like any diagnosed syndrome like Marfans or Ehler Danlos etc.

Being premature, am I more susceptible to lung disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Being premature and being on oxygen for the first few monthsdoes increase the risk of lung infection, that too in early years of life.

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I have Marfan's syndrome. Can abdominal ultrasound be used to diagnose AAA?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder of connective tissue. It can damage the blood vessels, heart, eyes, skin, lungs, and bones.

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