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Yes, Marfan syndrome does affect the life span of a human. It is shown that their life span is cut on average by one third.
Marfan syndrome shows up at birth.
They cant exercise as vigorously as someone without Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome does not affect IQ. On the contrary, people with Marfan syndrome tend to have above average intelligence. A study found that the average IQ of people with Marfans is 109.3, significantly higher than other people.
Marfan syndrome is found in 1 in every 5,000 - 10,000 births. If one of your parents has Marfan syndrome, you have a 50% chance of having Marfan syndrome.
Recent advances in Marfan syndrome treatment have prolonged the life expectancy of patients considerably. Changes in how the syndrome is treated, including medication, surgical interventions, and monitoring for complications of the syndrome (eg, aneurysms), are all responsible for the increase in life expectancy. The prolongation in life expectancy can be seen by taking a look at statistics from 1972, in which the life expectancy was 32 years, and from 1996, where patients with Marfan syndrome had a life expectancy of 61 years.
Marfan Syndrome is a medical problem with the Conective Tissue.
Yes, Marfan syndrome is autosomal dominant.
Marfan syndrome can affect learning abilities if a child experiences vision problems, attention deficits, or learning disabilities associated with the condition. However, with appropriate support and accommodations, individuals with Marfan syndrome can still achieve academic success. Regular monitoring and early intervention can help address any learning challenges that may arise.
Marfan syndrome is caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene, which provides instructions for making a protein called fibrillin-1. These mutations can affect the structure and function of connective tissue, leading to the characteristic features of Marfan syndrome such as tall stature, long limbs, and heart abnormalities.
it affects all races and all ages -- While just about every human can be either a carrier or posses Marfan Syndrome itself, animals can be effected as well.
Marfan's syndrome is not contagious. A person can only get it by inheriting it from a parent.