2006-12-12 09:54:10 · 4 answers · asked by scoobyrocks346@verizon.net 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
It can be. Flo Hyman (Olympic volleyball player) died on the court due to aortic rupture. Jonathan Larson (guy who wrote "Rent") also died of aortic rupture. M grandfather (at age 34) died of aortic rupture. Mother (age 46) died of aortic rupture. I had surgery (the first of many) for mine in 1990. If it is detected early and the proper treatment given then a person can live to the same age as most people. If you have it (or think you do) or know someone who does, please feel free to contact me.
2006-12-13 09:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not detected and treated, yes. There's no cure, but people who do receive treatment for it can expect to live a normal lifespan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marfan%27s_syndrome
2006-12-12 18:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by shoujomaniac101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people with marfans do have a much decreased life expectancy compared to the average human.
2006-12-12 17:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by kirsten j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I saw on the Discovery channel special about it If it's discovered and taken care of early, the people lead pretty normal lives. If not discovered or taken care of early is when it becomes deadly.
2006-12-12 17:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by christigmc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋