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Marfan Syndrome

Marfan Syndrome

This cutaneous condition: known as Marfan Syndrome, can be Discussed here.

Persons finding themselves or loved ones suffering because of Marfan syndrome may like to share how they cope in order to help others world-wide searching for experiences.

Syndrome Marfan

Pregnant Woman Kills Herself After Refusing Boyfriend's Pressure to Have Abortion

A 26-year-old pregnant woman killed herself reportedly accidentally killed herself in a "moment of madness" after her boyfriend dumped her because she refused to give in to his suggestion to have an abortion.

Cassie Turton overdosed hours after Michael Fysh ended their relationship. The woman, hailing from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, had always longed for a family and wanted to have children despite suffering from Marfan syndrome. Ref. Source 9

Marfan Syndrome Health & Special Psychology

New findings about why losartan is effective in treating Marfan syndrome may reshape our thinking about patient management. Progressive dilation of the aortic root is considered one of the most serious manifestations of Marfan syndrome. The antihypertensive losartan is one of the two medications recommended by current guidelines attenuate the progression of this aortic enlargement, but which medication works best is still controversial. A new report confirms losartan's efficacy but finds that the underlying mechanism of action is different than previously thought, opening up new possibilities for improvements in Marfan syndrome management. Source 7s.