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=Marfan's Syndrome .=

-is connective tissue disorder. -the job of the connective tissue is to hold the body together and help control bodily growth. -Marfan's syndrome is commonly located in the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, and eyes. - rarely it can be found in the lungs and skin. - both genders can have this Syndrome, 1 in 5,000 people are affected with Marfan's Syndrome.can be located in both males and females and all genders. -is a spontaneous gene mutation that can also be inherited -these spontaneous gene mutations can not be prevented. - Not fatal, complications with the heart may shorten the lifespan of people with Marfans yet they could also survive into their 60s - appears when there is a defect in a gene called fibrillin-1 which plays major role with elastic tissue. -common signs of Aneurysm, collapsed lung, and heart valve problems and also hypermoblie joints. -the tests a doctor may do to search for syndrome are echocardiogram, and Fibrillin-1 mutation testing -many people with the syndrome are tall with long thin arms and legs and have spider-like fingers. -coloboma of iris -flat feet -funnel chest or pigeon breast -highly arched palate and crowded teeth -learning disability -hypotonia -nearsightedness -small lower jaw -thin, narrow face -scoliosis - Marfan effected a person both physically and psychologically. -Family history with early or unexplained heart-related death. -physical with arm to leg ratio -eye examination -echocardiogram - eye exams -Medicine to slow heart rate and prevent stress -Avoid competitive sports -antibiotics to prevent endocarditic -Pregnant women must be monitored closely. (there is no cure for Marfans) [] [] [] media type="youtube" key="UnW1abqM3_s" height="344" width="425" [] [] [] []
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