Marfan Blog Symptoms: Tall, thin stature ~ Long fingers ~ Unusually long arms and legs ~
Curvature of the spine Chest bone that curves inward or outward ~ Flat feet or high arches ~ Nearsightedness Weakening of the connective tissue, most dangerously of the aorta
Blogging things of interest to those
of us with the Marfan syndrome, by Jeanette Navia
Posted
7:46 AM Health In A Heartbeat: "Health In A Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient care breakthroughs and healthcare industry trends. Health In A Heartbeat airs in more than 65 cities nationwide." Tuesday's program (aired today in my area), was all about the Marfan syndrome.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Posted
6:59 AM In Thorough Physicals, Athletes Must Perform: "Abnormal heart sounds, along with other physical characteristics like a hunched upper back, arm span greater than height, unusually long legs and myopia may indicate Marfan syndrome, a congenital disorder. ... Each problem — an enlarged heart or Marfan syndrome — can result in sudden death during vigorous activity, and each must be thoroughly evaluated by a specialist before the child is allowed to play a physically demanding sport."
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