Marfan Syndrome

What is it?

Points To Remember About Marfan Syndrome

• Marfan syndrome affects connective tissue, which is the “glue” between cells.
• It can affect many parts of the body, such as the skeleton, heart, blood vessels, eyes, skin, nervous system, and lungs.
• The disease is usually passed from parent to child through the genes.
• There is no cure, but treatment can help. Seeing the doctor regularly is important to treat or even prevent some problems.
• Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program or if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. 

Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. Connective tissue supports many parts of your body. You can think of it as a type of “glue” between cells.

Marfan syndrome can affect many parts of the body, such as:

• Skeleton.
• Heart and blood vessels.
• Eyes.
• Skin.
• Nervous system.
• Lungs.

It is usually passed from parent to child through the genes.