What Is Marfan Syndrome?
8. Management
There is no cure for Marfan syndrome, but treatment options are available to manage the complications. For example, high blood pressure may cause or exacerbate an aortic aneurysm, so people with MFS may take beta blockers to keep this under control. Patients may need corrective lenses for vision problems or wear a back brace to straighten abnormal curvature of the spine.
Some complications of Marfan syndrome may require an operation to correct. Ophthalmic surgery may be necessary to repair a detached retina, or thoracic surgery may be required to repair an aortic aneurysm or a heart valve problem. Sometimes orthopedic surgery is necessary to correct scoliosis or breast bone malformation.
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