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Marfan syndrome – the early diagnosis and management

T Cuzor · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2008 · Heft 05

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2008
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Zeitschrift
Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound
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T Cuzor
Ausgabe
Heft 05 / 2008
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–
Erschienen: 2008-05-15 00:00:00
ISSN
0172-4614
DOI
10.1055/s-2008-1079852

Zusammenfassung

Introduction: Marfan syndrome (MFS) is the inherited disorder of connective tissue that affects the cardiovascular system, eyes, skeleton; 26% of cases haven't any family history. Risk factors for aortic dissection (AD) in MFS include: aortic (Ao) diameter >50mm, Ao dilatation extending beyond the sinus of Valsalva, rapid rate of Ao dilatation (>5% per year, or 2mm/year in adults), and family history of AD. Objective: To identify the early predictors of cardiovascular complications in MFS patients. Material and methods: During a six year period, 84 patients were examined with aortic disorders (42 with AD, 42 wit…

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Dilatation Diagnosis Aneurysm Aorta Connective Tissue Aortic Valve Aortography Observation Bicuspid After Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound