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22 October, 2025
Marfan syndrome: symptoms, diagnosis and specialized treatment at barnaclínic+
The Marfan Syndrome is a rare hereditary disease that affects the connective tissue — the “support structure” that keeps organs, blood vessels, and bones together. When this tissue does not function properly, it can cause alterations in different parts of the body, especially in the cardiovascular system. As explained by Dr. Elena Arbelo, cardiologist at barnaclínic+ and specialist in familial cardiomyopathies, “Marfan disease is an alteration of the connective tissue that mainly manifests at the level of the aorta, and what it can cause is a large dilation because the aorta, if it dilates too much and with this poor tissue quality, can rupture.” This dilation of the aorta — the large artery that carries blood from the heart — can be serious if not detected early. Therefore, early diagnosis and specialized follow-up are essential to prevent complications and maintain a good quality of life.
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4 June, 2025
Cardiomyopathies: heart muscle diseases we can treat today
Cardiomyopathies are a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle. Some of them are genetic, meaning they can be inherited and affect several members of the same family—what we refer to as genetic or inherited heart conditions. At barnaclínic+, we treat these diseases with a comprehensive approach: accurate diagnosis, personalized follow-up, and genetic screening when necessary.
