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Marfan Syndrome

A disorder that affects your connective tissue. Symptoms. Marfan Syndrome. Tall, Thin Build Long arms, legs, fingers, and toes Flexible joints Scoliosis A chest that sinks in or sticks out Crowded teeth Flat feet. Prevalence. Average death age: 32 Any race or ethnic background

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Marfan Syndrome

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  1. A disorder that affects your connective tissue. Symptoms Marfan Syndrome • Tall, Thin Build • Long arms, legs, fingers, and toes • Flexible joints • Scoliosis • A chest that sinks in or sticks out • Crowded teeth • Flat feet

  2. Prevalence • Average death age: 32 • Any race or ethnic background • 1 in 5,0000 Americans • Fairly common

  3. Causes/Transmitted • A change in a gene that controls the bodies necessary basic of the connective tissue. • Messes with the strength and elasticity of the connective tissue.

  4. Treatments • A visit to the doctor • Orthopedic or eye exams • Medications (not highly recommended) • Betablocker or betablocker therapy) • Calcium channel blocker • Losartol • Routine cardiovascular exams

  5. Interesting Facts • Abraham Lincoln suffered from Marfan Syndrome. • There is no cure • Pulling a tooth from someone that has Marfan Syndrome can kill them.

  6. Marfan Syndrome

  7. Sources • https://sites.google.com/site/marfansyndrome302/home/10-interesting-facts • http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/marfan-syndrome • http://www.mayoclinic.org/marfan-syndrome/

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