The management and treatment of individuals with Marfan syndrome should include:

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Cardiovascular surveillance with echocardiograms is recommended annually and even more frequently if aortic diameter is enlarged. Therefore, answer choice A is incorrect. Recent studies suggest that losartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker, might be helpful in prevention of some manifestations of Marfan syndrome including inhibiting aortic enlargement but this is not seen in other hypertension medication such as beta blockers which makes answer choice B incorrect. Answer choice C is incorrect because it is recommended that individuals with Marfan syndrome avoid and not participate in contact sports or isometric exercises because of the increased risks placed on the cardiovascular system. Answer choice D is correct. Individuals with Marfan syndrome are susceptible to ocular disorders and this puts them at an increased risk for retinal detachment, cataracts and glaucoma. With annual eye exams it is hoped that vision can be preserved in Marfan syndrome patients.

The Management and Treatment of Individuals with Marfan Syndrome Should