Alicia shared with KIRO 7 that Jonathan has Marfan Syndrome. It’s a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue and can cause a wide range of physical and medical issues.

The standard treatment for the connective tissue disorder Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is β-blockade, aimed at reducing aortic wall stress. Angiotensin II type 1 and 2 receptors (AT 1 and AT 2 ...

At 27, she lives with Marfan syndrome ... and toes. The syndrome can affect the body’s largest artery, the aorta. The heart beating every second of our lives creates pressure and that pressure ...

The event was hosted by Local 10 News Anchor Kristi Krueger. About one in every 5,000 people have Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues that hold organs in place.

Because of her heart ... joint problems but not how it affects my appearance and the impact it can have on your mental health.” Since 2020, she has been posting about Marfan syndrome on TikTok ...