Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder in which effects the heart and blood vessels; spine, chest, and joints; and the eyes. The heart abnormalities associated with the disorder are the most life threatening. The major heart abnormality is the weakening of the root of the aorta. The type of inheritance for Marfan syndrome is autosomal dominant. In many families with inherited Marfan syndrome the mutation effect on chromosome 15 is the cause. In 1991 researchers identified the …showed first 75 words of 569 total…

…showed last 75 words of 569 total…the disease died by the age of 50 from complications of the heart or aorta. Today nearly 40,000 people in the United States have Marfan’s syndrome. For additional information on Marfan’s syndrome you can contact National Marfan’s Foundation 382 Main Street Port Washington, NY 11050 www.marfan.org Bibliography www.childrensheartinstitute.org www.intelihealth.com www.americanheart.org Microsoft Encarta encyclopedia 99 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Bibliography www.childrensheartinstitute.org www.intelihealth.com www.americanheart.org Microsoft Encarta encyclopedia 99