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What tests for glaucoma should be given to patients with Marfan syndrome?
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∙ 13y ago
Because patients with Marfan are at increased risk of glaucoma, they should have the fluid pressure inside the eye measured every year as part of an eye examination. Glaucoma can be treated with medications or with surgery.
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Why should Marfan syndrome sufferers never smoke?
Smoking is particularly harmful for Marfan patients because it increases their risk of emphysema.
What eye examinations should be given to patients with Marfan syndrome?
Patients with Marfan should have a thorough eye examination, including a slit-lamp examination, to test for dislocation of the lens as well as nearsightedness.
What care should be given to Marfan syndrome patients with cataracts?
Cataracts are treated with increasing success by implant surgery. It is important, however, to seek treatment at medical centers with eye surgeons familiar with the possible complications of cataract surgery in patients with Marfan syndrome.
What cardiac monitoring is recommended for Marfan syndrome patients?
After a person has been diagnosed with Marfan, he or she should be monitored with an echocardiogram every six months until it is clear that the aorta is not growing larger. After that, the patient should have an echocardiogram once a year.
What sports or activities should be avoided by Marfan syndrome patients?
People with Marfan should avoid sports or occupations that require heavy weight lifting, rough physical contact, or rapid changes in atmospheric pressure (e.g., scuba diving).
What evaluation should pregnant women with Marfan syndrome be given during each trimester?
It is recommended that patients have an echocardiogram during each of the three trimesters of pregnancy.
Can glaucoma patients take cialis?
No. Above drug should not be uesd if you have glaucoma.
What should Marfan syndrome patients know about retinal detachment?
All persons with Marfan should be taught to recognize the signs of retinal detachment (sudden blurring of vision in one eye becoming progressively worse without pain or redness) and to seek professional help immediately.
Can people with Marfan syndrome fly in an airplane?
Yes. A person with Marfan syndrome should have no problem flying in a commercial aircraft. Flights in an unpressurized aircraft are not recommended though, because the changes in altitude can cause a collapsed lung (pneumothorax), a particular risk for people with Marfan syndrome.
What is recommended for foot problems resulting from Marfan syndrome?
Pain in the feet or limbs is usually treated with a mild analgesic such as acetaminophen. Patients with Marfan should consider wearing shoes with low heels, special cushions, or orthotic inserts. Foot surgery is rarely necessary.
What are the chances that a pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome will pass the condition on to her child?
A pregnant woman with Marfan should also receive genetic counseling regarding the 50% risk of having a child with the syndrome.
What is one reason Marfan syndrome patients should avoid sports activities?
The danger of retinal detachment is an important reason for patients to avoid contact sports or other activities that could cause a blow on the head or being knocked to the ground.
