Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Marfan syndromeUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewMarfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue. It affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels, and bones.SymptomsPeople with the syndrome are tall and thin with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes.TreatmentsTreatment includes medications to keep blood pressure low, eyeglasses or contact lenses, and surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use