A group of cells along with an intercellular framework that performs a special type of function is called tissue. The entire human body is made up of four types of tissues – Muscular, Epithelial, Neural and Connective. Each type of tissue has a special function. Muscular tissue aids in movement, neural tissue responds to stimuli, epithelial tissue provides the lining, and the most versatile of the lot – connective tissue which supports, cushions and links and maintains the form of the body.

Marfan syndrome is an inherited disease that affects this connective tissue in the body. It is estimated to impact 1 in every 5000 patients around the world. Since connective tissue is found all over the body, Marfan Syndrome has the propensity to impact almost all systems. It is found to predominantly affect the heart, eyes, Skelton and blood vessels in the human body. Today with the inputs from a leading heart specialist in Hyderabad Dr Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale we help you understand how this Marfan Syndrome affects the heart and let you know the treatment options available. Read on:

How Marfan Syndrome affects the heart?

The heart has three layers, namely epicardium, myocardium and endocardium and connective tissues make up certain portions of these layers. It also plays a role in the blood vessels and valves of the heart which naturally are impacted by the Marfan Syndrome.

The most common victim of Marfan Syndrome in the circulatory system is the Aorta, the primary blood vessel that carries blood to the rest of the human body. The Marfan Syndrome may weaken this aorta leading to serious complications like bulging the aortic walls, and enlarged aorta sometimes even causing the rapture of this blood vessel. “In few cases, Marfan Syndrome may also cause heart valve problems that lead to leakage of the blood into the heart”, says the best heart doctor in Hyderabad, Dr Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale.

Heart problems & Symptoms of Marfan Syndrome:

Though Marfan Syndrome is a disease a patient is born with, it usually docent right away show up. In a few cases, the symptoms may show up in the arms, legs, and toes. Unusual height (unlike hereditary), and crowded teeth are some of the common signs in patients with Marfan Syndrome. That said, the impact of Marfan Syndrome on heart – valves and vessels are harder to detect.

Treatment for heart complications caused by Marfan Syndrome:

It is estimated that more than 80% of the patients with Marfan Syndrome develop heart problems at some point in their life. As soon as they are detected, a heart specialist monitors the severity of the condition and the right treatment course is suggested for the patient. The treatment for heart complications caused by Marfan syndrome usually includes medications, lifestyle changes, and even heart surgical procedures.

Since Marfan Syndrome’s impact on the heart muscles is hard to detect, it is always advised to undergo consultation and regular monitoring is advised as soon as they sense a problem. If you are living in Hyderabad and are looking for a consultation with a heart specialist in Hyderabad, you can contact Padma Shri Awardee Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale here: 9603040506