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from topic: Marfan syndrome
People with Marfan syndrome have weak connective tissues in the heart, skeletal system, eyes and other organs. The aorta may enlarge, the spine may curve and the eye lens may dislocate. These symptoms are quite variable among people with Marfan syndrome and can range from mild to severe.
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) develops when the artery supplying blood to the heart becomes partially or wholly blocked. The good news is that heart disease is largely preventable. Use this guide to find out more about heart disease, what you can do, and how the NHS can help.
Heart disease is one of the country's biggest killers and many factors can increase your risk. What's more, the risk factors don't just add up. As you have more of them, their effect multiplies. The good news is that if you have a lot of risk factors, then acting to reduce one or two of them could make a big cut to your risk.