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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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