At the state level, Vandergrift is within Pennsylvania's 55th House of Representatives District, represented by Joseph A. Petrarca, Jr. (D), elected 1995. Vandergrift is also within Pennsylvania's 38th Senatorial District, represented by Jim Ferlo (D), elected 2003.
Marfan syndrome also can damage the heart valves. Marfan syndrome affects approximately 200,000 people in the United States. Causes of Marfan syndrome. Marfan syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation. The disorder is usually inherited, but spontaneous cases occur. Having a parent with Marfan syndrome is the greatest risk factor. Symptoms of Marfan syndrome. Many patients with Marfan syndrome have no symptoms.
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue in your body. The damage caused by Marfan syndrome can be mild or severe. The most serious effects of Marfan syndrome can be life-threatening.People with Marfan syndrome are usually tall and thin, with disproportionately long arms, legs, fingers and toes.arfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue in your body. The damage caused by Marfan syndrome can be mild or severe. The most serious effects of Marfan syndrome can be life-threatening.