How is Marfan syndrome treated?

Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder that primarily affects systems such as the cardiovascular, skeletal, and ocular systems. The following treatment approaches are commonly employed:

1. General management: If symptoms are mild and the patient experiences no discomfort, regular hospital follow-ups may be sufficient, without the need for specific treatment.

2. Regular cardiovascular monitoring, such as echocardiography, to detect aortic aneurysms or aortic dissection at an early stage, with surgical intervention performed when necessary.

3. Pharmacological treatment: For cardiovascular complications, medications such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, or ARB drugs may be used to reduce cardiac load and slow disease progression.

4. Management of skeletal abnormalities—for example, scoliosis should be regularly evaluated, and severe cases may require orthopedic surgery. Ocular issues such as lens dislocation require regular examinations and, when necessary, surgical treatment.

5. Interventional procedures: Including implantation of cardiac pacemakers and correction of vascular abnormalities, suitable for patients with symptoms such as bradycardia or arrhythmias.