Can a person with marfan syndrome be a flight stewardess?

What jobs are suitable for people with marfan syndrome?

no, the pressure gradiant changes can lead to an aortic tear. You need a low stress and low physical duress type of job. Any desk job will work

Hi! I actually do not know the answer, BUT I have Marfan Syndrome (too) & I have an appointment w/ my Cardiologist (Dr Braverman in St Louis, MO...EXCELLENT Marfan Specialist) on 7/17/06. I was going to ask him about flying myself, so I will ask him about the Flight Attendant job & what jobs should Marfan sufferers avoid. I will get back to you on the 17th & tell ya all about it...(I have to see Dr B., also get a CT Scan, every 6 months! I have a 6" Aortic Graft (Replacement) w/ dissection/dilation down the rest of my Aorta, plus a few more related disorders.) There's a great website you might want to check out: 'The National Marfan Foundation' (link below)! Sorry I couldn't help right now, but I'll let you know 7/17!!!

I just ask my Grandfather who was piolot for many years and the answer is NO. Sorry, but a person with Marfan syndrome can't be a flight stewardess, because of health reasons. (Obviosually) but also for there own safety.
Good luck to you.

my mummy is a jr high school music teacher and she has marfans and she has also had twins, moi . and 2 other kids .desk jobs r boring there r plenty of other things u could do
i am 14 and show many signs of the marfans on the flight topic i would say no because of the elevation (thats how my mummy found out) i hope i helped . think about teaching its a great job:)

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