Marfan Sydrome

Marfies (Marfy singular)

connective tissue protein fibrillin-1.

When you are born, because it's genetic.

No, it's not terminal in itself, but if the heart and aorta are not monitored properly, then there is a chance of sudden death by aortic dissection (the aorta tearing). So, it is definitely life-threatining. Therefore, someone with Marfan syndrome needs an echocardiogram, MRI, CT scan, or TEE of their entire aorta at least once a year to check for aneurysms and monitor their growth. If the aorta is growing rapidly or the valves are leaking a lot, more frequent monitoring is advised. Taking a medication to lower the blood pressure, like beta blockers. Preventative aortic surgery also extends the life expectancy. With proper monitoring, people with Marfan syndrome have an average lfe expectancy.

Have a 50% chance of passing it on to there offspring.

This is called an autosomal dominant gene. What that means is, considering each human has TWO sets of chromosomes (1 from mom, 1 from dad), it takes only ONE copy of the mutated gene being passed on for the child to inherit the syndrome. Because for the conception of each child there is a chance of passing one or the other gene on, there is a 1 in 2 or 50% chance of giving the child Marfan Syndrome.

Yes he had bot he never did outing of it

1 in every 5,00o to 7,000 people have Marfan syndrome.

Marfan's Syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. This disease is a disorder that affects the connective tissue in many parts of the body.

no

The name was first called arachnodakryly, from the Greek word " Spider" Arachne because Antoine Marfan had a patient, a five-yeard-old girl, who compared her legs to the leg's of a spider. I don't think theres any technical name.

While there is no cure for Marfan Syndrome (because it is a genetic disorder), there are ranges of treatment options can decrease (and even sometimes prevent) complications.

People with Marfan syndome have problems with their eyes, heart, skeleton, and people with it are usually very tall and skinny

Marfan's syndrome is not contagious. A person can only get it by inheriting it from a parent.

people with marfan syndrome are typically very tall with loose jointed. people with marfan disease usually have long narrow faces.

A theory from 1962 that few believe today suggests that he did. It is more likely that Lincoln a different disorder, with similar symptoms to that of someone with Marfan syndrome.

The truth is, although the former president had many similar features associated with marfan it is not possible to positively answer either way. So the answer would accurately be...maybe.

It is found in about every 7,000 births. It is not more common in any particular gender or ethnicity.

Make an appointment with an endocrinologist or talk with your cardiologist about your suspicions. If you have Marfan's it's important for you to see your cardiologist. If you have a repaired septal defect, you may not have seen one for years.

Marfan's syndrome is the most common genetic disorder of connective tissue. It occurs in about every 10,000 to 20,000 individuals.

Marfan.org is the best one to start with, if you're looking for something more worldwide and you have questions locally, marfanworld.org is another site to check out, but the prior one has a TON of information :-) Happy Hunting!

Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework for growth and development. In Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not act as it should. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan syndrome can affect many body systems, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, skin, and lungs.

Most people with Marfan syndrome have problems associated with the heart and blood vessels. Because of faulty connective tissue, the wall of the aorta (the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body) may be weakened and stretch, a process called aortic dilatation. Aortic dilatation increases the risk that the aorta will tear or rupture, causing serious heart problems or sometimes sudden death. Sometimes, defects in heart valves can also cause problems. In some cases, certain valves may leak, creating a "heart murmur," which a doctor can hear with a stethoscope. Small leaks may not result in any symptoms, but larger ones may cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and palpitations (a very fast or irregular heart rate).

Marfan syndrome affects men and women of all ethnic backgrounds equally.