Marfan's+Syndrome-Alex+M

Marfan’s Syndrome **Description: ** Marfan’s Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissues. People with this gene often tend to be unusually tall with long skinny limbs & long, thin fingers. They will develop heart problems, and a reduced (in size) aorta; may even suffer lung deficiency and eye problems.

**Inheritance: ** It’s a dominant trait carried by a gene called FBN1; because it is a dominant, people who received one affected FBN1 gene from either parent will have Marfan.

**Symptoms: ** Long limbs, dislocated lenses and the aortic root dilation are generally sufficient. Most noticeable is someone with marfan’s will grow to an above average height. Something the parson with marfan’s will suffer weal wrists.

**Daily Life: ** Most people can live a “normal life”, oldest one is looking to live with marfan’s is 70’s or 80’s. It is often necessary to visit a number of doctors.

**Diagnosis: ** There is no test to know, but knowing your family history is very important.

**Treatment: ** Medicine to slow the heart rate of the aorta, to stop stress attacks. Also must take antibiotics before most dental procedures.

**Research: ** There is no cure for Marfan’s Syndrome.

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