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If i am marfanoid, should i get an echo?

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Dr. Barton Cook answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Yes: People with Marfan syndrome are at risk for serious valvular and vascular abnormalities. If you are simply "marfanoid" you need to be evaluated to determine if you may have Marfan syndrome.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/30/2015

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