Diagnosis and Management of Marfan Syndrome [electronic resource] /
Child, Anne H.editor.
The aim of this text is to provide a summary of the present day understanding of diagnosis, management, and best medical and surgical treatment of Marfan syndrome. The authors cover lifelong problems, from birth to old age, in each affected system. Patients may initially be referred to any one of a number of specialists and although each doctor is likely to be familiar with a particular aspect of the syndrome, they are less likely to be familiar with its other features. The fact that the syndrome presents in many different ways may also hinder its recognition. By making this information available, Diagnosis and Management of Marfan Syndrome aims to raise awareness of Marfan syndrome, and to promote best management aimed at prolonging lifespan and improving quality of life. This text has been written by a network of expert physicians who wish to share their hard-won knowledge, and is a useful tool for any clinician likely to encounter a patient with this condition.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Introduction -- Diagnosis and treatment of Marfan syndrome – a summary -- Neonatal Marfan syndrome -- The paediatric cardiologist and Marfan syndrome -- Aortic and Cardiac Histopathology in Marfan syndrome -- Cardiac Management -- Echocardiography in diagnosis and management -- Magnetic resonance imaging -- Thoracic aortic surgery in Marfan syndrome -- Abdominal and thoracoabdominal aorta replacement for Marfan syndrome -- Ophthalmic Abnormalities in Marfan syndrome -- Spinal Deformity in Marfan syndrome -- Rheumatological Aspects of Marfan syndrome -- Pulmonary Manifestations of Marfan syndrome -- Psychosocial Aspects of Marfan syndrome -- Dental Aspects of Marfan syndrome -- Marfan syndrome: Inherited Microfibrillar disorder caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 gene -- Reproductive decisions -- Pregnancy Management in Marfan syndrome -- Irritable bowel syndrome in Marfan syndrome -- Genitourinary tract in Marfan syndrome -- Neurological disorder in Marfan syndrome -- Lifestyle Management and Effects of Aging -- Patient support.
The aim of this text is to provide a summary of the present day understanding of diagnosis, management, and best medical and surgical treatment of Marfan syndrome. The authors cover lifelong problems, from birth to old age, in each affected system. Patients may initially be referred to any one of a number of specialists and although each doctor is likely to be familiar with a particular aspect of the syndrome, they are less likely to be familiar with its other features. The fact that the syndrome presents in many different ways may also hinder its recognition. By making this information available, Diagnosis and Management of Marfan Syndrome aims to raise awareness of Marfan syndrome, and to promote best management aimed at prolonging lifespan and improving quality of life. This text has been written by a network of expert physicians who wish to share their hard-won knowledge, and is a useful tool for any clinician likely to encounter a patient with this condition.
Cardiology.
Internal medicine.
Cardiac surgery.
Cardiology.
Internal Medicine.
Cardiac Surgery.