ICD-10: Q87.43. Symptoms, Chapter, Cases. Understanding Marfan's Syndrome with Skeletal Manifestation Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder that affec...
Understanding Marfan Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Complications, and Management Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connec...
Marfan syndrome is a lifelong disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue, which provides strength and flexibility.
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Marfan Syndrome is a hereditary disorder of connective tissue which primarily affects the eyes, skeleton, blood vessels, and various structures of the heart. Since 1943, when the cardiovascular manifestations of Marfan Syndrome were first described, understanding of its nature, diagnostic tools, and surgical treatment have been remarkably improved. Although the specific surgical procedures have reached an advanced standard and general acceptance, many questions remain unanswered and have given rise to ongoing controversy. Cardiovascular Aspects of Marfan Syndrome presents the advances in understanding the cause and pathogenesis of Marfan Syndrome and its current specific surgical therapy.
This inherited disorder affects the skeleton and the eyes. It can also harm the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Common Questions about Pregnancy and Genetic Conditions 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. […]
Marfan syndrome is a lifelong disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue, which provides strength and flexibility.
“You don't have to be tall to have it."
When you have a lifelong condition like Marfan syndrome, your daily experience looks different from many — and different from your own experience even a day or a week ago. Some days you’re hopeful and energetic, other days you’re drained and discouraged.
As a teenager, Ar Tim had an operation to fix a recurring condition called pneumothorax, or collapsed lungs. She has also had surgery for scoliosis. Today, the 35-year-old is subjected to regular cardiovascular tests, as well as electrocardiograms, lung function tests, echocardiograms, regular follow-ups and X-rays of her spine, and occasional CT scans.
A page all about what Marfan Syndrome is, how it has affected me and how I'm trying to raise awareness of the rare genetic conditon.
Please note: This is the same book with the same information that was in the original release of the "Joint Hypermobility Handbook." This version has an increased size so as to allow for larger margins - convenient for notetaking while ingesting the information! Book content description: As a follow-up to his previous best-selling book, "Issues and Management of Joint Hypermobility: A Guide for the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type and the Hypermobility Syndrome," Dr. Tinkle has created this handbook with several contributors to expand insights into the understanding and management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type and the Hypermobility Syndrome. Dr. Tinkle has received many accolades for his ability to take a complex condition and make it understandable in everyday language: "...provides a wealth of information about the natural history, and physical and medical management... It should be of great value to patients." - The American Journal of Medical Genetics Reader comments... "...a useful tool in helping me obtain the type of care I need to manage my disorder..." "This book is simple but not oversimplified. It is an excellent basic resource, giving a clear, concise, and useful overview for those (like myself) who live with hypermobility." "Super book for EDS! Finally a book that everyone can understand." "...thoroughly explores the problems associated with EDS-HM. It is a relief to realize that it is not just me..." "...a tremendous service for the health care community and the families and friends of those diagnosed or not yet formally diagnosed folks with EDS-HM... joy and clarity in reading the very 'easy to read' text chapters detailing out the impact of EDS-HM..." In addition to the wealth of positive reviews, Dr. Tinkle's previous book on the same subject was a best seller in several categories: - Genetics - Medical Genetics - Orthopedics - Family and General Practice. Brad T. Tinkle, M.D., Ph.D., is a clinical geneticist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. He specializes in caring for individuals with heritable connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, Marfan syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, and skeletal dysplasias among the many. | Author: BRAD T. TINKLE | Publisher: Left Paw Press, LLC | Publication Date: Sep 21, 2019 | Number of Pages: 260 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1943356726 | ISBN-13: 9781943356720
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What is Marfan Syndrome? February is Marfan Syndrome Awareness month. Learn about this rare genetic conditions and how it affects people.
“You don't have to be tall to have it."
Learning you have Marfan Syndrome is a tumultuous time in an individual's life, especially if the diagnosis comes as a teenager. Few people understand
Are you really flexible? Have you dislocated your knees or other joints? Hypermobile joint symptoms may mean you have a disorder often called hypermobility joint syndrome, or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
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“You don't have to be tall to have it."
February is Marfan Syndrome Awareness month. Our resident Marfan Syndrome blogger, Lucy, has this extremely important message to share: Marfan Syndrom
As a followup to his previous best-selling book, "Issues and Management of Joint Hypermobility: A Guide for the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type and the Hypermobility Syndrome," Dr. Tinkle has created this handbook with several contributors to expand insights into the understanding and management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type and the Hypermobility Syndrome. Dr. Tinkle has received many accolades for his ability to take a complex condition and make it understandable in everyday language: "...provides a wealth of information about the natural history, and physical and medical management... It should be of great value to patients." - The American Journal of Medical Genetics Reader comments... "...a useful tool in helping me obtain the type of care I need to manage my disorder..." "This book is simple but not oversimplified. It is an excellent basic resource, giving a clear, concise, and useful overview for those (like myself) who live with hypermobility." "Super book for EDS! Finally a book that everyone can understand." "...thoroughly explores the problems associated with EDS-HM. It is a relief to realize that it is not just me..." "...a tremendous service for the health care community and the families and friends of those diagnosed or not yet formally diagnosed folks with EDS-HM... joy and clarity in reading the very 'easy to read' text chapters detailing out the impact of EDS-HM..." In addition to the weatlth of positive reviews, Dr. Tinkle's previous book on the same subject was a best seller in several categories: ¿ Genetics ¿ Medical Genetics ¿ Orthopedics ¿ Family and General Practice Brad T. Tinkle, M.D., Ph.D., is a clinical and clinical molecular geneticist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). He specializes in caring for individuals with heritable connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, Marfan syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, and achondroplasia among the many.
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In may 2011 a detailed report was presented at this blog about how a ‘multi-perspective’ approach to the hand can be used to find the most essential hand characteristics in Marfan syn…
Story at a glance The median age of COVID-19 deaths fell from 78 years old in 2020 to 69 years old in 2021. To better understand this shift, researchers assessed years of life lost among those who died from COVID-19. More than 1 million Americans have died from the disease since March 2020. The proportion…
“You don't have to be tall to have it."
Dislocation of lens, ICD-10: H27.1. Symptoms, Chapter, Cases. Understanding Dislocation of Lens: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Dislocation of lens, also known as subluxation of lens, is a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes partial...
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