Deciding to start a family is a big decision for any couple, but it’s even more nerve-wracking when the mom-to-be has a ...

We were especially curious about the echocardiogram results which would reveal how well Johnny's then-19-year-old prosthetic heart valve was functioning. Thankfully, his valve was in good working ...

The interesting coincidence of the publication of two similar case reports of Marfan's syndrome in this issue of the Journal calls attention to the employment and traumatic complications that may ...

This paper reports the sequence of events in a patient with Marfan's syndrome who evidently acquired aortic insufficiency secondary to chest trauma and in whom a Hufnagel valve was inserted.

While Kyle Sandilands attributed his brain aneurysm to “cocaine abuse and partying”, experts say there’s a lot more to know ...

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissues in the body, leading to a range of health issues, particularly in the cardiovascular, skeletal, and ocular systems.

The standard treatment for the connective tissue disorder Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is β-blockade, aimed at reducing aortic wall stress. Angiotensin II type 1 and 2 receptors (AT 1 and AT 2 ...

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The NBA has honored a young man whose dream to play professional basketball was shattered by disease. On Thursday, as dozens of young players were drafted by teams, Baylor University's Isaiah Austin ...