Treatments For Managing Marfan's Syndrome

Avoid Competitive Sports

Marfan's patients who have an aortic aneurysm or other heart problems are normally advised to avoid competitive sports. Participating in such activities raises the risk of being forcefully hit, which could cause a life-threatening aortic dissection, rupture, or other complication. While competitive sports are best avoided, cardiologists generally encourage Marfan's syndrome patients to participate in light exercises such as swimming, walking, yoga, or dancing. While exercising, the patient should carefully monitor their heart rate. Doctors advise Marfan's syndrome patients to avoid rapid movement of the chest and rotation of the body against resistance. If patients engage in strength training exercises, they should lift no more than half of their body weight.