61. Marfan Syndrome What is marfan syndrome? A syndrome is a medical condition that is categorizedby a multitude of symptoms. marfan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. http://www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/marfan.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Syndromes Pages Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Down Syndrome Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Williams Syndrome Links Tell A Friend about MAMA! Health Books Email Mama Floral Gift for your Loved Ones Donate $$$ and help support Mamashealth.com What is Marfan Syndrome? A "syndrome" is a medical condition that is categorized by a multitude of symptoms. Marfan Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. Marfan Syndrome is inherited from your parents. It is a malformation of Chromosome 15, specifically the part of it that is used by your body to manufacture connective tissue. In the Marfan syndrome, the chemical makeup of the connective tissue isn't normal. The abnormal chemical makeup causes the connective tissue structures to be more week and less stiff than normal. Once a person has been diagnosed with Marfan syndrome regular visits with a cardiologist are needed. What is Connective Tissue?

62. Marfan Syndrome What Is marfan syndrome? The Marfan group. It is estimated that over5,000 people in the United Kingdom have marfan syndrome. A http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/marfan_syndrome.htm

CRY CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG home about cry contacts medical info ... news Medical Information Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy ARVC) Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Myocarditis ... ndocardial Fibroelastosis (EFE), Tachycardia Marfan Syndrome What causes Marfan Syndrome? How can you recognise Marfan Features Salient Features What Treatment Is Available? ... Further Information What Is Marfan Syndrome? The Marfan Syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue which affects many organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels. This condition, first described by Dr Marfan in 1896, can affect both boys and girls of any race or ethnic group. It is estimated that over 5,000 people in the United Kingdom have Marfan Syndrome. A syndrome is a collection of physical features which, when they occur together, enable a physician to recognise a certain condition. Most affected people will not show all the signs and complications of Marfan Syndrome. Top of the page What Causes Marfan Syndrome?

63. Continuing Education - Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. Objectives. Upon completion of this article the future. Physicalmanifestations of marfan syndrome. Skeletal system arachnodactyly http://www.nurseweek.com/ce/ce1102a.html

Marfan Syndrome Objectives Upon completion of this article, you will be able to: explain how Marfan syndrome is transmitted, list four components of the evaluation for possible Marfan effect in a patient, describe common cardiovascular manifestations of Marfan syndrome, discuss two considerations involving pregnancy in women with Marfan, and list four nursing interventions appropriate for patients with Marfan syndrome. Obtain 1 continuing education hour for this course #1102A by completing the exam. By Marilyn Fuller Delong, RN Do you know what Marfan syndrome is? If you saw it on a patient’s medical record, would you know how it was affecting his or her condition and what you should look for? Although Marfan syndrome remains a fairly obscure disorder, more than 50,000 people in the United States currently are aware that they have the condition. This means that one in every 3,000 to 5,000 people has Marfan syndrome, making it more common than cystic fibrosis and hemophilia and about as common in the United States as sickle cell anemia. It is one of about 100 inheritable disorders of the connective tissue. Connective tissue, including extracellular matrix, is composed of collagen fibers and elastic fibers. When the components are disrupted, there can be a cascade effect, causing functional changes in all connective tissue.

64. Children's Health At Doernbecher - Child Health A-Z marfan syndrome, What is marfan syndrome? marfan syndrome is a disorderinvolving the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue http://www.ohsuhealth.com/dch/health/cardiac/marfan.asp

Cardiovascular Disorders Index The Heart Diagnosing and Evaluating Heart Disease in Children Heart Murmurs ... Online Resources You have selected the following Health topic: - Adolescent Medicine - Burns - Cardiovascular Disorders - Care of the Terminally Ill Child - Children Having Surgery - Common Childhood Injuries and Poisoning - Craniofacial Anomalies - Dermatology - Diabetes - Eye Care - Genetics - Growth and Development - High-Risk Newborn - High-Risk Pregnancy - Immunizations - Infectious Diseases - Mental Health - Neurological Disorders - Normal Newborn - Oncology - Orthopaedics - The Pediatrician - Pregnancy and Childbirth - Respiratory Disorders - Transplantations - Well-Care Visits Marfan Syndrome RELATED SERVICES Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a disorder involving the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue has many important functions, including the following: assist with growth and development of the body's cells, both before and after birth support tissues in the body act as an adhesive to hold certain tissues together protect joints facilitate the passage of light through the eye A defective (FBN1) gene associated with Marfan syndrome affects the formation of a protein in connective tissue called fibrillin, which impacts the integrity of many organs and structures in the body. Organs and body systems that can be impacted include, but are not limited to, the following:

65. The Marfan Syndrome The marfan syndrome. The marfan syndrome to be recognized. More than50,000 people in the United States have the marfan syndrome. http://www.hughston.com/hha/a_12_2_4.htm

The Marfan Syndrome The Marfan syndrome has been publicized in sport magazines because of the sudden, untimely deaths of Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman and collegiate basketball player Chris Patton who had this condition. The Marfan syndrome is an inherited, degenerative disorder of the connective tissue, which gives shape and structure to tissues in the body and holds them in place. It affects several organ systems including the ocular system (eyes), the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels), and the skeletal system (bones and joints). The condition is considered a syndrome because the physical symptoms occur together frequently enough for a pattern to be recognized. More than 50,000 people in the United States have the Marfan syndrome. Signs and symptoms Because of the physical characteristics that can accompany the Marfan syndrome, the term has been used loosely - and sometimes incorrectly or without evidence - to describe any person who is tall and thin and has long arms and legs. An unsuccessful proposal was made in the 1980s for athletes in the National Basketball Association to undergo testing for the Marfan syndrome. Without conclusive evidence, historians and medical professionals have debated whether Abraham Lincoln had the Marfan syndrome. Diagnosis Diagnosing the Marfan syndrome is difficult because the number and severity of symptoms affecting each person varies. The doctor may first recognize that you demonstrate some symptoms of the disorder when treating you for a dislocated hip, kneecap, or jaw; groin pain due to a hernia; or spontaneous leakage of air from the lungs into the chest cavity.

66. Marfan Syndrome SECTION X marfan syndrome. Part I - Background Information. Definition. Tothis point, the diagnosis of marfan syndrome is made on clinical grounds. http://www.rbh.nthames.nhs.uk/Cardiology/Consensus/marfan.htm

Introduction General Recommendations Atrial Septal Defect Ventricular Septal Defect ... Ebstein Anomaly Marfan syndrom Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries Single Ventricles Fontan Operation ... Management of Cyanotic Patients Appendices Appendix I - Patient who can be cared for in the Community Appendix II - Patients who should be seen at /National or Regional ACHD Centres ... Bibliography SECTION X - MARFAN SYNDROME Part I - Background Information Definition Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominantly inherited disorder of connective tissue in which cardiovascular, skeletal, ocular, and other abnormalities may be present to a highly variable degree. Prevalence has been estimated to be 1 in 3000-5000. Part II - Prevalence and Genetics New mutations account for 25-30% of cases. The clinical features are the result of a weakening of the supporting tissues, due to defects in fibrillin-1, a glycoprotein and a principal component of the extracellular matrix microfibril. The gene for fibrillin-1 (FBN1) is located on chromosome 15. More than 200 mutations in FBN1 have been described. The phenotype presents to a highly variable degree due to varying genotype expression (136-138). Part III - History and Management of Unoperated Patients

67. HealthlinkUSA Marfan Syndrome Links part of the treatment process. FindWhat. Click here for page 1 ofmarfan syndrome information from the HealthlinkUSA directory. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/199ent.htm

68. HONselect - Marfan Syndrome English marfan syndrome, Arachnodactyly - Marfan's Syndrome - Arachnodactylies- Marfans Syndrome - Syndrome, Marfan - Syndrome, Marfan's. http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/RareDiseases/C05.116.099.674.html

List of rare diseases: English Deutsch Language: MeSH term: Accepted terms: English: Marfan Syndrome - Arachnodactyly - Marfan's Syndrome - Arachnodactylies - Marfans Syndrome - Syndrome, Marfan - Syndrome, Marfan's Français: MARFAN, SYNDROME - ARACHNODACTYLIE - DOLICHOSTENOMELIE - SYNDROME MARFAN Deutsch: Marfan-Syndrom - Arachnodaktylie - Dystrophia mesodermalis congenita Español: SINDROME DE MARFAN - ARACNODACTILIA Português: SINDROME DE MARFAN - ARACNODACTILIA HONselect ressources Definition: Yes Articles: Yes Images: Yes News: No Conferences: No Clinical trials: No Web sites: English Yes Français Yes Deutsch No Español Yes Português No Home About us Site map Feedback ... HONewsletter http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/RareDiseases/C05.116.099.674.html Last modified: Thu Jul 25 2002

69. Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. Some experts suspect Abe Lincoln may have had marfan syndrome.marfan syndrome leads to aortic enlargement (aneurysm formation). http://www.barnesjewish.org/groups/default.asp?NavID=895

70. Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. Jennifer Clark knew the emergency age 25. marfan syndromeis a genetic disorder affecting connective tissue. Chest pain from http://www.barnesjewish.org/groups/default.asp?NavID=924

71. How Do We Inherit Marfan Syndrome? How Do We Inherit marfan syndrome? Shelly Peretz Science Department ChairpersonThornridge High School. Office Phone 708225-4585 speretz@interaccess.com. http://www-ed.fnal.gov/help/97/peretz/inherit/inherit2.html

How Do We Inherit Marfan Syndrome? Shelly Peretz Science Department Chairperson Thornridge High School Office Phone: 708-225-4585 speretz@interaccess.com Photograph taken from the home page of Jeanette Navia Introduction Anne, a case study in Genetic Counseling: Anne: Anne is 16 years old and is a junior in high school. She has read some information in the popular press on Marfan Syndrome and she and her parents are concerned that Anne might have this syndrome. Her general physician has referred her to the Genetics Counseling Clinic. Anne is 5' 11", and wears contact lenses to correct for myopia (nearsightedness). She plays on her school's varsity volleyball and basketball teams. NCAA scouts are already interested in her playing ability and there is a chance she will be offered college scholarships in both sports. Her armspan:height ratio is 1.08:1. (In one group of 27 adults, this ratio was 1.006 with standard deviation = 0.03.) Siblings: David: Age 25, married to Jessica, age 25, one daughter named Kristi, age 3 months. David wears glasses, is 6' 3", has long fingers and toes, played basketball and ran track in high school, had some knee problems that developed during his high school athletic career. Jessica is 5' 8", no glasses, no health complaints other than occasional migraine headaches. She and David had one miscarried pregnancy in the first trimester before the birth of Kristi.

72. Pediatric Cardiology marfan syndrome. It is estimated theat 40,000 people in the Unicted stateshave the marfan syndrome. What causes the marfan syndrome? http://www.ucch.org/sections/cardio/new/marfan.html

Sections/Specialties Palos Heights Merrillville La Rabida [Return to main] Marfan Syndrome The Marfan syndrome is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that affects many organ systems, including the skeleton, the lungs, the eyes and the heart and blood vessels. The condition can affect both men and women of any race or ethnic group. It is estimated theat 40,000 people in the Unicted states have the Marfan syndrome. What causes the Marfan syndrome? Connective tissue is formed from proteins which are made from our genetic information of genes. A change (called mutations) in the genetic information can cause the formation of abnormal proteins which form abnormal connective tissue that causes the Marfan Syndrome. Most of the time, the gene is inherited from a parent who is also affected. About ¼ of the cases occur when the abnormal gene arises in an egg or sperm of an unaffected parent (a "new mutation"). The Marfan syndrome tends to recur in families and is inherited as an "autosomal dominant" condition. This means that someone with the Marfan syndrome has a 50% chance that any of his/her children will inherit the condition. The genetic test for Marfan is available at some centers, but not routinely covered by insurance. How is the Marfan syndrome diagnosed?

73. We've Moved Personal stories. Also includes links to major Marfan support sites and a guestbook for patients and Category Health Conditions and Diseases marfan syndrome......Cheap Web Site Hosting, http://marfan.50megs.com/

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74. Marfan Awareness Site Intended to raise awareness of this disease.Category Health Conditions and Diseases marfan syndrome...... The marfan syndrome is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that affectsmany organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood http://www.radecki.info/marfans/

Welcome to the Marfan Awareness Site The Marfan Syndrome is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that affects many organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels. The condition affects both men and women of any race or ethnic group. It is estimated that at least 200,000 people in the United States have the Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. National Marfan Foundation

75. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome Strenuous or contact sports should be avoided whenaortic weakness is involved. How Is marfan syndrome Diagnosed? http://www.users.bigpond.com/conover/PE/marfan.htm

Marfan Syndrome Pectus excavatum and carinatum are just two of a huge collection of conditions resulting from disordered connective tissue formation. Connective tissue includes bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and elastic tissues, among others. When something goes wrong during formation, the resulting tissue lacks the qualities of either strength or elasticity it should have, and its growth may be quite abnormal. Although medical science has located genes where errors can occur resulting in connective tissue disorder no underlying circumstance that causes it to happen in the first place has been identified. Such disorders may affect just a few or many areas of the body at once. pectus as a symptom is Marfan Syndrome . It's suggested that Marfan may be present in one of every 5000 to 10,000 births. And if a parent has the condition, chances are 50/50 of a child having the same tendency. Certainly, while "isolated" PE or PC do indeed reflect a problem with connective tissue formation, not all people with pectus have the full range of other connective tissue changes that characterise Marfan. But because Marfan can involve weakness of major blood vessels, with a potential for rupture

76. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. Baby Net marfan syndrome Information about MarfanSyndrome from the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. http://www.ability.org.uk/Marfan_Syndrome.html

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79. Big's Place - Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome, These links are provided as a resource for anyone interestedin finding information on marfan syndrome. marfan syndrome, Articles/Research, http://www.bigsplace.com/marfan.html

Marfan Syndrome These links are provided as a resource for anyone interested in finding information on Marfan Syndrome. Marfan Syndrome os a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skelatal system, eyes, lungs, blood vessels and heart. By Category or Subject Marfan Syndrome Articles/Research Marfan Syndrome National Marfan Foundation Canadian Marfan Association UK Marfan Association Marfan Hilfe (Deutschland) ... A Diary about Marfans Articles/Research Marfan Syndrome - H.Oberman Marfan Syndrome - F. Matsen, M.D. Should you have a link related to Marfan Syndrome that you feel is absent from this page, please e-mail it to: admin@bigsplace.com E-Mail us! Last Updated: January 29, 2003 Go to... Home Asperger's Syndrome ADD/ADHD Page 1 ADD/ADHD Page 2 Autism Spectrum Bipolar Disorder Learning Disabilities Manic Depression Marfan Syndrome Nonverbal Learning Disorder Oppositional Defiance Panic Disorder Pervasive Developmental Disorder Sensory Integration Message Boards Awards Advertising Policy

80. Children, Families With Marfan Syndrome To Attend Genetics Clinic At Johns Hopki Children, Families with marfan syndrome to Attend Genetics Clinic atJohns Hopkins as Part of International Conference in Baltimore. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/2002/July/020731A.htm

July 31, 2002 MEDIA CONTACT: Wendy Mullins PHONE: E-MAIL: wmullins@jhmi.edu Children, Families with Marfan Syndrome to Attend Genetics Clinic at Johns Hopkins as Part of International Conference in Baltimore Johns Hopkins and the National Marfan Foundation will host an international conference, July 31-Aug. 4, in Baltimore, designed especially for children and adults with Marfan syndrome and other related connective tissue disorders. The conference will include an all-day genetic and medical clinic at Johns Hopkins, Thursday, Aug. 1, and a morning session on current Marfan syndrome research and medical treatments, at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Friday, Aug. 2. Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissues. It affects organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart, and blood vessels. Notably, it causes enlargement of the aorta, which can tear or rupture, leading to sudden death. It is best known for causing disproportionate growth that usually, but not always, results in tall stature. "We are pleased to join hands with The National Marfan Foundation in providing state-of-the-art care and the latest medical science to the participants, and to convey the excitement that genetic medicine brings to solving medical mysteries," says Aravinda Chakravarti, Ph.D., director of Hopkins’ McKusick-Nathans Institute for Genetic Medicine.

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