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3. Heart Problems

Damage to the heart is another health area where people with Marfan syndrome need to be especially concerned. Some people experience mitral valve prolapse, which leads to shortness of breath and causes heart murmurs. When the doctor listens to the heart through the stethoscope, they can quickly detect the uneven heartbeat. A heart murmur in itself need not be dangerous - it is estimated that one out of 20 people has some heart murmur - but those who have Marfan syndrome may also experience severe pains in the chest and other signs associated with heart disease.

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