![]() "Things like socks, underwear, and pantyhose seem to be more frequent than others," she says. Kelly Black, faculty coordinator of veterinary technology at Cedar Valley College in Lancaster, Texas. Pica can endanger a dog’s health because what they swallow may be toxic, disrupt normal digestive process, or get lodged in their intestinal tract.ĭogs with pica may eat anything from golf balls to drywall, but items that carry their owner’s scent tend to be a particular favorite, says Dr. Some dogs may only eat one type of object, while others will eat a wide variety of items. This is something we are working hard to change.Pica is a condition in which dogs crave and eat non-food items. Our community of experts estimates that nearly half the people who have Marfan syndrome don’t know it. Knowing the signs of Marfan syndrome can save lives. The earlier some treatments are started, the better the outcomes are likely to be. Without it, they can be at risk for potentially life-threatening complications. This makes it very important for people with Marfan syndrome and related conditions to receive accurate, early diagnosis and treatment. Some features of Marfan syndrome, like those affecting the heart and blood vessels, bones or joints, can get worse over time. Others have fewer features when they are young and don’t develop aortic enlargement or other signs of Marfan syndrome until they are adults. Some people have a lot of Marfan features at birth or as young children – including serious conditions like aortic enlargement. People with Marfan syndrome are born with it, but features of the condition are not always present right away. Heart and Blood Vessels in Marfan Syndrome The only symptoms a person may have are forceful heartbeats and shortness of breath during light activity. This often happens when the aorta is enlarged and the valves cannot fully come together. A small amount of leaking is usually not a problem, but a person may need surgery if the mitral valve leaks a lot.Īortic regurgitation is when the aortic valve does not fully close and blood leaks back into the heart. Some people also have leaking of the mitral valve. Symptoms can include irregular or rapid heartbeats and shortness of breath. Mitral valve prolapsed is a condition in which the flaps of one of the heart’s valves (the mitral valve, which regulates blood flow on the left side of the heart) are “floppy” and don’t close tightly. A person only needs surgery if they have serious complications, such as loss of blood flow to vital organs or an aorta that is seriously enlarged. Dissection of the descending aorta: This can often be managed with medication and monitoring.When it happens, a person needs immediate surgery. This is the most common dissection in Marfan syndrome and it’s life-threatening. There are two types of aortic dissection: Sometimes, the pain is less severe, but people still have the feeling that “something is very wrong.” If a dissection is suspected, a person needs immediate medical attention and should go to a hospital emergency department right away. They may describe the pain as “sharp,” “tearing” or “ripping.” The location of the pain may change. When this happens, people experience severe pain in the center of their chest, stomach, or back. For most people with Marfan syndrome, the problem starts in the segment of the aorta closest to the heart.Ī tear or rupture between layers of the aortic wall is called an aortic dissection. These are very serious problems because a significantly enlarged aorta is at risk for tearing or rupture (aortic dissection). In a person with Marfan syndrome or some related disorders, the aorta may become enlarged (aortic dilation) or the walls of the aorta may bulge (aortic aneurysm). With treatment, you have a good chance of avoiding a life-threatening situation. If you get diagnosed, you have a lot of options, including having surgery, taking medications and changing your physical activities. Less often, people have problems in blood vessels other than the aorta.Įven though heart and blood vessel problems affect about 9 out of every 10 people diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, there is good news. The most common of these problems affects the aorta, the main blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. ![]() That’s why an early and accurate diagnosis is vital. Problems with the heart and blood vessels are common – and can be very serious – in people with Marfan syndrome and many related conditions. ![]()
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