Common blood pressure drug losartan (Cozaar) reduces aortic enlargement in Marfan syndrome
A common drug that is used to treat high blood pressure in the general population has been found to significantly reduce a dangerous and frequently fatal cardiac problem in patients with Marfan syndrome. Results of the COMPARE (COzaar in Marfan PAtients Reduces aortic Enlargement) study reveal that patients treated with losartan (Cozaar) had a significantly reduced rate of aortic enlargement after 3 years compared to patients who did not receive the treatment... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Tall Order: Losartan Looks Promising in Marfan SyndromeTall Order: Losartan Looks Promising in Marfan Syndrome
The lead investigator for the COMPARE study says, since blood-pressure lowering is already recommended in this group, losartan could be recommended to these patients. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Tall order: Losartan looks promising in Marfan syndrome
The lead investigator for the COMPARE study says, since blood-pressure lowering is already recommended in this group, losartan could be recommended to these patients. (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - September 2, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Common blood pressure drug reduces aortic enlargement in Marfan syndrome
(European Society of Cardiology) A common drug that is used to treat high blood pressure in the general population has been found to significantly reduce a dangerous and frequently fatal cardiac problem in patients with Marfan syndrome. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 2, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Children With Marfan Syndrome and Aortic Root DilationChildren With Marfan Syndrome and Aortic Root Dilation
The high percentage of young subjects with relatives who have had aortic dissection or surgery illustrates the need for more definitive therapy. American Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Revised Article-Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a condition in which your body's connective tissue is abnormal. Connective tissue helps support all parts of your body. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - October 19, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
