What is Marfan Syndrome?

About Marfan Syndrome:

• It is a genetic condition that affects the connective tissue in the body.
  • Connective tissue helps support structures in the body, including organs, bones, and blood vessels.
• It most commonly affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels, and bones.
• Cause:
  • It is a hereditary
  • There’s a change in the fibrillin-1 or FBN1 gene that gives your cells instructions to make fibrillin, a protein.
  • This protein helps connective tissue stay strong and flexible.
• Treatment:
  • There's no cure for Marfan syndrome, so treatment focuses on managing the symptoms and reducing the risk of complications.
  • Treatment usually includes medicines to keep your blood pressure low. This helps reduce the strain on your aorta.
  • Many people with Marfan syndrome eventually require preventive surgery to repair the aorta.