An introduction to Marfan Syndrome and its diagnostic criteria by Prof Julie De Backer, Chair of the Heritable Thoracic Aortic Diseases Working Group (HTADWG).

This Pill of Knowledge (PoK) gives an overview of the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome with its main clinical manifestations and diagnostic criteria described. The genetics of this rare disease are also briefly outlined in a clear and comprehensible manner. This video is a great introduction to Marfan syndrome that is suitable for both the general public and the medical community.

PoK are the deliverable for VASCERN Work Package 4 on Pills of Knowledge, defined as short single video lessons (of approximately 35 minutes long) in which an expert talks about a specific topic that has been selected and validated by the Rare Disease Working Groups (RDWGs).

Video in English. Subtitles available in English, French, Dutch, German, Hungarian, Italian and Spanish.

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