Which of the following statements is true about Marfan’s syndrome?
  1. Patient usually present with severe dyspnea and palpitation.
  2. Patient generally has characteristics like being tall and thin with tapering fingers, high arched palate, long arms and legs
  3. Typical symptom of Marfan’s syndrome is joint pain associated with walking,
  4. Most of the patients have obstructive sleep apnea
Explanation
Answer- B - The true statement about Marfan’s syndrome is the patient generally has characteristics like being tall and thin with tapering fingers, high arched palate, long arms and legs. Marfan’s syndrome is a congenital heart disease.

According to the NIH,  Marfan syndrome is a condition some people are born with. This condition affects a protein known as Fibrillin-1 in the body that helps build healthy connective tissues. Connective tissues support the bones, muscles, and organs in your body and allow your skin, blood vessels, and ligaments to stretch.

People who have Marfan syndrome may be tall and thin and have long arms, legs, fingers, and toes, as well as flexible joints. The most serious associated health problems occur when Marfan's Syndrome affects the heart and blood vessels. 
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