Marfan Syndrome

Elysia and Elise

➢ It's also called MFS

Any Other Names?

➢ This is inherited.

Why Would You Have It?

➢ Chromosomes 15 are mutated

What Chromosomes?

➢ Yes, it can be carried out approximately 10 to 12 weeks into the pregnancy.

Are there prenatal tests?

➢ Tall ➢ Skinny➢ Long Arms➢ Long Legs➢ Long Fingers➢ Long Toes➢ Chest Cavity

What are the Symptoms?

➢ 1 in 5,000 people have this syndrome including all men and women of all races and ethnic groups.

➢ 3 out of 4 people with Marfan syndrome inherit it.

➢ 50% chance they will pass along the genetic mutation each time they have a child.

What population is affected?

➢ It's passed down through genetics.➢ It is a dominate

How is it Inherited?

➢ Given some medication and some are recommended a bracelet with a button to press if they need help.

What medical assistance?

➢ Medication to keep blood pressure low

➢ Eye Glasses or Contacts➢ Back Brace➢ Surgery

Are There Treatments?

➢ At the present, there is no way to prevent Marfan Syndrome

Can it be prevented

➢ Yes, they are working on the cure

Research?

Mayo Clinic Staff. ¨Marfan Syndrome¨. mayoclinic.org. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. 2015. Web.

21 May 2015. “How is Marfan Syndrome Treated?.” NHLBI.gov. 1 Oct. 2010. Web. 22 May 2015. “What is Marfan Syndrome?” marfan.org. 2014. Web. 22 May 2015.“Learning About Marfan Syndrome.” genome.gov. 21 April 2014. Web. 22 May 2015.

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