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Is there a certain population the Marfan syndrome affects more prevalently?
Marfan syndrome affects men and women of all ethnic backgrounds equally.
Is Marfan Syndrome common in a specific race?
About 1 in 5,000 people have Marfan syndrome, including men and women of all races and ethnic groups. About 3 out of 4 people with Marfan syndrome inherit it, meaning they get the genetic mutation from a parent who has it. But some people with Marfan syndrome are the first in their family to have it; when this happens it is called a spontaneous mutation. There is a 50 percent chance that a person with Marfan syndrome will pass along the genetic mutation each time they have a child.
Does marfan occur more in men or women?
Marfan syndrome affects both men and women equally, as it is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. However, some studies suggest that men may experience more severe manifestations of the condition compared to women. Overall, the prevalence of Marfan syndrome is similar in both genders.
What are pregnant women with Marfan syndrome treated with?
Women with Marfan were once advised not to become pregnant because of the risk of aortic enlargement or dissection. The development of beta-blockers and echocardiograms, however, allows doctors now to monitor patients throughout pregnancy.
What is the Demand for Obstetricans?
It comes mainly from pregnant women, demanding to have their babies delivered.
Is Marfan syndrome more common in men or women?
Marfan syndrome affects both men and women equally, as it is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. There is no significant difference in prevalence between the sexes; however, some studies suggest that men may experience more severe manifestations of the condition. Overall, the condition occurs in approximately 1 in 5,000 individuals regardless of gender.
What evaluation should pregnant women with Marfan syndrome be given during each trimester?
It is recommended that patients have an echocardiogram during each of the three trimesters of pregnancy.
What disease did abramham lincloln have?
A physician published a in 1964 in the journal of American Medical Association which stated that president Lincoln had Marfan syndrome,a connective tissue disorder. This syndrome affect both men and women of all ethnic background.
True or false The risk of Down Syndrome decreases with age in pregnant women?
No. Older women are more likely to have Down Syndrome babies. The risk is highest after age 35.
Do women who use drugs before and during pregnancy have a greater chance of having babies with Asperger's Syndrome?
Aspergers syndrome and autism are passed genetically, so drugs do not affect it
What percent of White babies in the US have Down Syndrome?
About 90 percent of pregnant women who are given a Down syndrome diagnosis have chosen to have an abortion. Until recently the test was given only to women over 35 so many got the message after the child was born so they never had the option.
Can taking birth control pills result in down syndrome?
Birth control pills do not increase the risk of birth defects in babies conceived by women who are or were taking them.
