People with Marfan syndrome may have a higher risk of these heart and blood vessel problems: Aortic aneurysms occur when your body’s largest blood vessel (aorta) is larger than it should be. This is ...

(NAPSMI)—“God kept me here for a reason,” said Michael Redd, 41, of Georgia. “To tell people about Marfan syndrome.” Michael’s wife, Teresa, added, “If we can save a life, we will ...

Published in Redox Biology, the research highlights that Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 5,000 people and primarily known for its cardiovascular complications ...

Approximately one in 5,000 people are affected by Marfan syndrome, regardless of gender, race, or ethnic background. Johnny's Marfan is nearly a textbook case.

Marfan syndrome is a chronic disorder Jaelyn will forever navigate. But this recent hospital stay also provides her with a memory of a lifetime. "I can't wait to come back here," Jaelyn said, smiling.

In people with Marfan syndrome, the glue that holds these three layers together is weak. The condition can cause the aorta to expand abnormally under pressure, leading to aneurysms.

Marfan Syndrome affects about one in 5,000 people, and three out of four with the condition inherited it from a parent, Sass said. “Over 90% of people with Marfan Syndrome face serious ...