Marfan Syndrome

Bryce Terry

Marfan syndrome is a heredity disorder of connective tissue, resulting in abnormally long and thin digits and also frequently in optical and cardio defects, because connective tissue is found throught the body, Marfan syndrome can affect many different parts of the body. This dis order is usually found in the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, and eyes. This syndrome is caused by a defect, or mutation, in the gene that determines the structure of fibrillin-1. This is a protein that is an important part of connective tissues. Someone whom is born with Marfan syndrome is may not show signs or symptoms till later in life (Little). Some of the traits that are found in someone who has Marfan syndrome are: a tall and slender build, long arms, legs, finger, and toes that are all disproportionate, check that either dips in or protrudes outward, crowded teeth, heart murmurs, extreme nearsightedness, an abnormally curved spine, and flat feet (Lu). According to the National Marfan Foundation, 1 in every 5,000-7,000 babies born will be a child born with Marfan syndrome. Seventy-five percent of people with Marfan syndrome will more than likely have an affected parent. Some of the treatments for Marfan syndrome include: surgery, medicines, and heart treatments. Beta blockers is a medicine that is used to help your heart beat slower with less force, and this is one of the medicines that are commonly used to help someone who had Marfan syndrome. This syndrome can cause you aorta to stretch, and more likely tear. If this is to happen, a doctor will high recommend surgery to repair or to replace part of your aorta. Marfan syndrome is something that affects every person who has it differently; therefore, it isn’t all the same. The most important thing to keep in mind for someone with this syndrome is to avoid anything that will put stress on the heart. This means that anyone with this syndrome should avoid any sport where there will be a lot of running, physical...