WHAT IS MARFAN SYNDROME?

• Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly.

WHAT DOES IT EFFECT?

• Connective tissue is made up of proteins. The protein that plays a role in Marfan syndrome is called fibrillin-1. Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect (or mutation) in the gene that tells the body how to make fibrillin-1
• Features of the disorder are most often found in the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, and eyes.

TREATMENTS

• Skeletal abnormalities- orthopedic brace.
• Heart abnormalities- beta blockers.
• Eye abnormalities- glasses, contacts.

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