Marfan syndrome
Michelle Spencer
Abstract
ABSTRACT: This article provides a comprehensive review of Marfan Syndrome (MFS), covering its epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentations, diagnostics, complications, and treatment modalities. The Ghent II Nosology of MFS criteria are crucial in MFS diagnosis, guiding clinicians in identifying high-risk patients. Nursing implications underscore the importance of screenings, assessments, and close follow-ups to optimize the continuum of care for individuals with MFS.
Topics & Concepts
Marfan syndromeNosologyEtiologyMedicineEpidemiologyIntensive care medicineModalitiesPediatricsPsychiatryPathologySurgerySocial scienceSociologyAortic Disease and Treatment ApproachesConnective tissue disorders researchAortic aneurysm repair treatments