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Marfan Syndrome

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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MARFAN SYNDROME

BY: MORGAN, JOSSI, AND DALEN
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DEFINITION:

AFFECTS THE CONNECTIVE TISSUES, AFFECTS CHROMOSOME 15
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SYMPTOMS

TALL AND SLENDER BUILD
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DISPRORTIONATELY LONG ARMS, LEGS FINGERS AND TOES

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A HIGH, ARCHED PALETE AND CROWDED TEETH

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HEART MURMURS

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EXTREME NEARSIGHTEDNESS

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AN ABNORMALLY CURVED SPINE

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FLAT FEET

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LIFE EXPECTANCY

PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS DISEASE RARLEY LIVE PAST 40
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COMPLICATIONS

MARFAN SYNDROME CAN AFFECT ANY PART OF YOUR BODY.
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RESEARCH

  • They work with world class scientists to find new treatments
  • They encourage more researchers to focus on Marfan syndrome
  • They are improving treatment for all body systems affected
  • They have identified new disorders related to Marfan
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TREATMENT

  • Beta blockers are used to slow down heart rate.
  • A brace for curved spine.
  • Medication to keep your blood pressure low.
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FUTURE RESEARCH AND TREATMENT

  • They are getting new grants for a total of $725,000
  • In addition to heart related studies they are expanding research
  • The doctors can successfully treat just about all the symptoms
  • Thanks to new research if you are diagnosed early you live just about as long as everyone else
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SOURCES

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Morgan Ignaszewski