What is Marfan Syndrome: Risks and Complications Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder. It affects our connective tissue, fibers that support your organs and other structures in your body. Your skeleton, blood vessels, eyes, and heart are the most commonly affected organs in your body if you have Marfan syndrome.
Symptoms The symptoms of the Marfan syndrome vary from the members of the family. Some may be fatal depending on the complications that the person is experiencing, but some may only develop mild effects Causes A gene defection that makes your body produces a protein that gives connective tissue its strength and elasticity is the main cause of Marfan syndrome. It’s hereditary.