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\nWhile Marfan syndrome has no cure, treatments can help delay or prevent complications, especially when started early. The type of treatment you receive will depend on what parts of your body are affected and the severity of your condition. You may have a team of doctors and specialists to coordinate your care.
\nIn addition to your primary care doctor, your healthcare team may include:
\nYour doctor may recommend blood pressure medicines to relieve any strain on or bulging of the aorta. These medicines help your heart beat slower and with less force.
\nIf your aorta is larger than normal, your doctor may recommend surgery to repair or replace part of the aorta to prevent it from rupturing or tearing open. If you have an aortic dissection or rupture, you will need emergency surgery to repair the aorta.
\nYour aortic valve may also be replaced with a mechanical or biological valve made from animal tissue. The valve may be replaced during the open surgery to repair the aneurysm.
\nIf you have mitral regurgitation\u2014where your blood flows backward into your left atrium\u2014your doctor may recommend surgery to repair or replace your mitral valve.
\nYour doctor may also recommend surgery for one of the following reasons:
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