Marfan syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年3月22日 · Marfan syndrome can weaken the walls of the aorta, the main artery that leaves the heart. During pregnancy, the heart pumps more blood than usual. This can put extra stress on the aorta, which increases the risk of a deadly dissection or rupture.
Marfan syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年3月22日 · The classic abnormality is Marfan syndrome but other rare abnormalities have been defined such as Ehler-Danlos syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome and a few others. However, by far the most common genetic aortic abnormality …
Marfan syndrome and related disorders - Mayo Clinic
2016年5月24日 · The Marfan phenotype (long limbs, scoliosis, pectus deformity, severe myopia, aortic aneurysm, valvular regurgitation) is the result of disordered TGF-β signaling mediated by the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor.
Marfan syndrome - Care at Mayo Clinic
2024年3月22日 · At Mayo Clinic's Marfan Syndrome and Thoracic Aorta Clinic, doctors from a wide variety of specialties work together to confirm the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome, evaluate your symptoms and set up a treatment plan.
Marfan Syndrome and Thoracic Aorta Clinic - Overview
2024年3月16日 · People with suspected or known inherited aortic disorders, including Marfan syndrome, find comprehensive, specialized care at the Marfan Syndrome and Thoracic Aorta Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Minnesota. In Florida people with Marfan syndrome are seen at the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic.
Marfan syndrome - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
2024年3月22日 · Mayo Clinic doctors and researchers are studying a variety of diagnostic and treatment topics associated with Marfan syndrome. Publications. See a list of publications by Mayo authors on Marfan syndrome on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月25日 · Aortic aneurysms near the aortic root may be related to Marfan syndrome and other related conditions. A surgeon removes part of the aorta and sometimes the aortic valve. A graft replaces the removed section of the aorta.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月25日 · Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the connective tissue in the body, may cause weakness in the wall of the aorta. Other genetic conditions linked to aortic aneurysm and dissection and rupture include vascular …
Aortic valve regurgitation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月4日 · Other rare conditions can cause the aorta to get bigger and damage the aortic valve. These include a connective tissue disease called Marfan syndrome. Some immune system conditions, such as lupus, also can lead to aortic valve regurgitation.
Aortic root surgery - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月27日 · Aortic aneurysms near the aortic root may be due to an inherited condition called Marfan syndrome. Other causes include heart conditions present at birth, such as an irregular valve between the heart and aorta.