August 18, 2009
It could be Marfan — rare illness tough to diagnosis
Do you know a child who has a racing heart? Perhaps a tall child, with long fingers? A youngster who can do extraordinary things with his or her joints? Maybe that child has Marfan syndrome. Jennifer Holland, vice president of the Twin Cities chapter of the National Marfan Foundation, says she was lucky to be […]
Tags: cardiovascular, marfan
August 10, 2009
Marfan Foundation conference continues in Rochester
The 25th annual National Marfan Foundation conference continues this weekend in Rochester. It has drawn 500 participants from across the country the first time it has been held at Mayo Clinic. Marfan syndrome is a connective-tissue disorder “that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels,” according to www.marfan.org. Post-Bulletin by Jeff […]
Tags: cardiovascular, marfan