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Marfans Syndrome
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Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue,
which causes connective tissue to be weaker than normal. Connective tissue
is the most abundant tissue in the body. It supports and protects various
other tissues, is a vital c .... Middle of Term Paper
... serious problems associated with the Marfan syndrome
involve the cardiovascular system. The two leaflets of the mitral valve may
billow backwards when the heart contracts (mitral valve prolapse). This can
lead to leakage of the mitral valve or irregular heart rhythm. In addition,
the aorta, the main artery carrying blood away from the heart, is generally
wider and more fragile in patients with the Marfan syndrome. This widening
is progressive and can cause leakage of the aortic valve or tears
(dissection) in the aorta wall. When the aorta becomes greatly widened, or
tears, surgery is necessary.
Skeletal problems common in people wi ... |
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