The diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is based on a combination of major and minor clinical criteria, defined in 1986 and revised recently (Berlin Nosology, 1996)
Echo-Doppler of the vessels is a non-invasive diagnostic method, which is used to analyse arteries and veins. It is based on the same principles as the echocardiogram
Cardiac amyloidosis is one of a group of diseases known as amyloidosis. These are rare diseases characterised by the deposition of amyloid, an insoluble protein material that can damage tissues and organs
Major depressive disorder: the use of the term 'depressed' is often used out of context with respect to a framework that is necessary in daily clinical practice