Marfan syndrome

Nursing. 2024 Apr 1;54(4):19-25. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0001007604.09204.9a. Epub 2024 Mar 22.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Marfan Syndrome* / complications
  • Marfan Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Marfan Syndrome* / epidemiology