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Marfan syndrome. What you need to know
1Department of Family Practice, University of Louisville School of Medicine, KY 40292.
Postgraduate Medicine
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder affecting eyes, skeleton, and heart. Early detection and management of cardiovascular issues are crucial for improving outcomes in this variable condition.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Cardiovascular Medicine
Background:
- Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder impacting connective tissue.
- Key features include ocular (lens dislocation), skeletal (arachnodactyly), and cardiovascular (mitral valve prolapse, aortic root dilatation) abnormalities.
- Cardiovascular complications are the primary cause of premature mortality in Marfan syndrome.