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Marfan syndrome

New tech helps women living with Marfan syndrome to deal with pregnancy risks

Deciding to start a family is a big decision for any couple, but it’s even more nerve-wracking when the mom-to-be has a health condition that involves the heart. After all, her heart will be pumping for two.

New treatment option for Marfan Syndrome

Approximately 200,000 people in the United States, both men and women, suffer from Marfan Syndrome, a congenital condition that causes enlargement of the aorta and can lead to sudden death.