Marfan syndrome affects development

• April 27, 2024

The Marfan syndrome is a disease that affects the connective tissue, which is formed by proteins that support the skin , bones , blood vessels and other organs; that is, it serves as "glue" of all the cells , shaping the organs , muscles , etc.

It also has other important functions such as developing Y increase , before and after the birth , and the cushioning of joints .

The Marfan syndrome it is a disease caused by an alteration genetics at chromosome 15 . Generally, transmit of parents to children through the genes , but it can also appear as a result of a spontaneous genetic mutation .

In fact, in 25% of patients with this syndrome, none of the parents suffers from it. This disease affects both men and women. And, like the genetic defect It can be transmitted to children, people who suffer it should consult the doctor before having children.

To know the symptoms and diagnosis of this syndrome, in GetQoralHealth We present a video of Dr. Belén Lledó, of the Instituto Bernabéu de Fertilidad y Ginecología in Madrid:

No definitive cure has been found for the Marfan syndrome , which would involve repairing the gene what causes it. Even so, people who suffer from it must:

1. Go to the doctor periodically . It may be necessary to conduct studies as chest x-rays and one echocardiography at least once a year to review the heart and its operation.

2. Follow a personalized treatment . As this syndrome affects people in different ways, different types of treatments . Some patients may not need any treatment. Others may need beta-blockers to reduce the heart rate and the blood pressure . In some cases (for example, if a aneurysm in the aorta or there is a problem with the aortic or mitral valves ) Surgical intervention is necessary.

Patients, normally, should avoid the exercise intense and the sports contact. In fact, many have a life expectancy of more than 65 years. Therefore, it is important that they learn to control their illness and go to the doctor periodically.