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- $Subject{Marfan Syndrome syndromes diagnose diagnoses treat treatment
- treatments inherit inheritance inherited inheriting disease diseases body
- bodies connective tissue tissues artery arteries heart aorta gene genes test
- tests testing echocardiogram eye eyes exam exams examination examinations
- inform Information literature brochure brochures pamphlet pamphlets}
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- A Resource About Marfan Syndrome
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- People who dial 1-800-8-MARFAN can now get information to help them
- diagnose and obtain treatment for Marfan Syndrome, an inherited disease of the
- body's connective tissue that affects an estimated 40,000 Americans.
- People with Marfan are generally taller than other members of their
- families, have long arms and are often near sighted. Marfan can be fatal if
- not diagnosed and treated because it sometimes causes the main artery from the
- heart (aorta) to tear or burst. Although a gene analysis test for Marfan is
- being developed, a special echocardiogram and a slit lamp eye exam to search
- for lens dislocation are the only diagnostic tests currently available.
- The new 800 number functions with live operators from Monday to Friday,
- 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern time. At other hours, you may leave your name and
- address on their answering machine to receive the publications describing
- Marfan Syndrome, its diagnosis and treatment, that they offer. Information
- can also be obtained by writing NMF, 382 Main Street, Port Washington, NY
- 11050.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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