Marfan syndrome.

Marfan syndrome.

DIFFUSE ARTER IAL ECTASIA IN MARFAN SYNDROME

A 22 year old male referred with palpitation. General appearance and physical exam impressed us in that the patient has Marfan syndrome. Cardiac catheterization showed diffuse arterial ectasia. We found no previous report of this generalized diffuse ectasia.

Marfan syndrome.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS aortic anomalies aortic aneurism aortic arch, anomalies aortic valvular, anomalies cardiac congenital defects cardiomegaly cardiopathy, congenital heart conduction defects, cardiac arrhythmia, including tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation heart conduction defects, cardiac arrhythmia, including: bradycardia, cardiac dysrhythmias mitral valve, defec...

Marfan syndrome

ont matter & 2006 006.09.007 thor. Tel.: +44 117 9. : Andrew.McBride@ rtin.gargan@ubht Summary Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder with multi-organ system involvement caused by mutations in the gene encoding the glycoprotein fibrillin-1 (FBN1). The condition presents to the orthopaedic surgeon with an array of musculoskeletal problems. This article will review the pathoge...

Ageing in Marfan syndrome.

AIMS Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a dominantly inherited connective tissue disorder caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 gene. Past research has focused on younger patients as lifespan was known to be significantly reduced. This study aims to describe the complications, including those affecting the eyes, heart and musculoskeletal system, faced by older survivors. METHODS All 2500 patient recor...