{"id":487,"date":"2025-10-22T15:07:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/cardiologia\/?p=487"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:07:29","slug":"marfan-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/cardiologia\/en\/marfan-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Marfan syndrome: symptoms, diagnosis and specialized treatment at barnacl\u00ednic+"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Marfan Syndrome<\/strong> is a rare hereditary disease<\/strong> that affects the connective tissue \u2014 the \u201csupport structure\u201d that keeps organs, blood vessels, and bones together. When this tissue does not function properly, it can cause alterations in different parts of the body, especially in the cardiovascular system. As explained by Dr. Elena Arbelo<\/a><\/strong>, cardiologist at barnacl\u00ednic+ and specialist in familial cardiomyopathies<\/strong><\/a>, \u201cMarfan disease is an alteration of the connective tissue that mainly manifests at the level of the aorta, and what it can cause is a large dilation because the aorta, if it dilates too much and with this poor tissue quality, can rupture.\u201d This dilation of the aorta \u2014 the large artery that carries blood from the heart \u2014 can be serious if not detected early. Therefore, early diagnosis and specialized follow-up are essential to prevent complications and maintain a good quality of life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Marfan Syndrome: symptoms and most common manifestations<\/h2>\n

The symptoms of Marfan Syndrome<\/strong> vary depending on the person and the severity of the disease. Some people have a mild form of Marfan Syndrome<\/strong>, while in others, the signs are more evident.
Among the most common physical manifestations are:<\/p>\n