NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Marfan Syndrome
Facts About Marfan Syndrome
Written in plain English, this fact sheet provides essential information about Marfan syndrome, a hereditary disorder of connective tissue caused by a mutation of a key gene that produces protein needed to create and sustain normal connective tissue. Because connective tissue is the glue and framing found throughout your body, abnormal connective tissue resulting from Marfan Syndrome causes problems with the lungs, eyes, blood vessels and other parts of your body. It explains the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment. Includes links to other online resources.
