Isaiah Austin, a NCAA athlete who played center for the college basketball team Baylor Bears, was destined to become a first round NBA draft pick in June 2014. However, in the days before the NBA draft, Austin has tested positive for Marfan syndrome. Diagnosis may have sidelined his career-but not the athlete as a defender of those suffering from the disease.
What is Marfan syndrome?
The Marfan syndrome is a genetic disease that affects one of every 5,000 men and women. It affects the connective tissue of the body, which holds the cells and organs of the body together, play an important role in growth and development.
The disease is hereditary, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender or race. Occasionally, an individual can become the first person in the family to develop the disease. This is known as a "spontaneous mutation."
Marfan syndrome is present in a person's birth, although some signs are not visible until the teens or . adulthood
Some telltale symptoms of Marfan syndrome are:
- enlargement of the aorta - the symptoms may not be evident until that a person is adult or young adult
- Grand stature
- thin frame
- long arms, legs and fingers
- teeth Crowded
- flat feet
- flexible joints
- Chest either sticks or is sunken inwards
- curvature of the spine
- stretchmarks on the skin not related to rapid weight loss or gain
- eye problems such as extreme nearsightedness, early glaucoma or cataracts
- suddenly of a lung collapse
Isaiah Austin corresponds to many people profile Marfan syndrome. He stands 7'1 "and has very long legs -.. A characteristic of those who have the disease Austin is also blind in one eye after a detached retina vision problems are a characteristic of the syndrome Marfan, as well.
is the mortal Marfan syndrome?
Marfan syndrome could potentially be fatal. the most common cause of death for people with the disorder is an aortic dissection. Because Marfan syndrome affects connective tissues of the body, this means that a small tear in the walls of the heart and aorta can become bigger and cause the aorta to grow larger , resulting in an aneurysm.
How Marfan syndrome Be treated?
There is no cure for Marfan syndrome, but early detection and treatment can help prevent or slow the progression of complications. Routine heart tests can help monitor the heart health of those with Marfan's syndrome. In some cases, surgery may be needed to replace the affected part of the aorta or the aneurysm to prevent the aortic dissection. In addition, there are now drugs, such as beta-blockers, and angiotensin receptors, which can help delay the development of an aneurysm of the aorta.
Hospital UPMC Pittsburgh children participated in a national survey conducted by the Pediatric Heart Network to compare the effects of treatment with beta blockers against angiotensin receptor blockers to prevent aortic aneurysms in pediatric patients with Marfan's syndrome.
The Future Isaiah Austin?
As reported by Forbes , Isaiah Austin recently launched a website and is committed to raising awareness of Marfan syndrome. His website offers t-shirts that sport the slogan "Dream Again." Sales of shirts support the Marfan Foundation, a comprehensive resource for patients, and health professionals have loved.
In an interview with ESPN, Austin said, "I had a dream that my name would be called," despite his diagnosis When he met with officials from the NBA before the draft and. discussed his ineligibility, the NBA scheduled to honor the young athlete and public awareness to his cause.
in an emotional moment during the NBA draft, Austin was given a chance by the NBA " dream Again "when Adam Silver NBA commissioner called his name, which makes the dream of Austin is realized. While Austin can be left out of the court because Marfan syndrome, it is intended to be one of the biggest rebounds in his career by raising awareness for those who are also living with the disease.
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