Marfan Syndrome Heart Disease Specialist

Marfan syndrome is a congenital disorder that affects connective tissue. These tissues are the
ones that offer support to tendons, ligaments, blood vessel walls, cartilage, heart valves, and
other tissues. Marfan syndrome causes the affected tissues to be less stiff and supportive than
they should be. This disorder can range from mild deformities to severe disabling disease.

Individuals who are diagnosed with Marfan syndrome have some similar characteristics,
including:
Heart problems
Tall, thin stature
Long arms and legs
Slender fingers
Spine curvature
Eye problems
heart specialist
In the case of Marfan syndrome, the artery walls are weakened. The aortathe large artery that
leaves the heartoften becomes enlarged causing the inner wall to weaken, which can cause the
aorta to tear and/or dissect.

Individuals living with Marfan syndrome have an increased possibility of developing an
aneurysma ballooning out of a blood vessel, which can cause clots or rupture. It can also
involve the heart valves, causing blood to regurgitate through a valve. Thus, increasing the
hearts workload and causing the affected area of the heart to enlarge.

Treatments for Marfan syndrome vary depending on the severity of the disease and the affected
areas of the heart. People with mild symptoms may not require any treatment beyond a routine
check-up with their doctor.

Seek counsel from your doctor for more information about Marfan syndrome.
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