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Identify and manage marfan syndrome in children
1Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, Conn, USA.
The Nurse Practitioner
|October 24, 2002
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Marfan syndrome significantly impacts life expectancy and quality of life due to multi-system impairments. Early identification and comprehensive management are crucial for affected individuals from infancy through adolescence.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Pediatrics
- Cardiology
Background:
- Marfan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting connective tissue.
- It can lead to serious complications in the heart, eyes, skeleton, and other organs.
- These impairments significantly reduce life expectancy and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe Marfan syndrome from infancy through adolescence.
- To outline the role of healthcare professionals in its identification.
- To detail the management strategies for Marfan syndrome.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on Marfan syndrome.
- Clinical case descriptions (implied).
- Discussion of diagnostic criteria and management protocols.
Main Results:
- Marfan syndrome presents with diverse manifestations across multiple organ systems.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are vital for mitigating complications.
- Multidisciplinary care is essential for optimal outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Marfan syndrome requires lifelong monitoring and management.
- Effective identification and management strategies can improve patient prognosis.
- Understanding the syndrome's progression is key to personalized care.
Abstract:
Marfan syndrome can reduce life expectancy and quality of life because of cardiac, orthopedic, ocular, and other system impairments. This article describes the syndrome from infancy through adolescence and our role in its identification and management.