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[Cardiovascular changes in the Marfan syndrome]
Vutreshni Bolesti
|January 1, 1982
Summary
Marfan syndrome frequently causes cardiac complications, particularly in incomplete forms, complicating diagnosis and treatment. Early intervention is crucial for managing these severe cardiovascular issues in affected patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Genetics
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Marfan syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder, often involves cardiac complications.
- Incomplete forms of Marfan syndrome pose diagnostic challenges, delaying timely management.
- Cardiac involvement significantly influences patient prognosis.
Purpose:
- To report observations on cardiac complications in patients with Marfan syndrome.
- To highlight diagnostic difficulties in incomplete Marfan syndrome with cardiac involvement.
- To analyze the spectrum of cardiac issues and outcomes in a cohort of Marfan syndrome patients.
Summary:
- The study observed 10 Marfan syndrome patients (1 complete, 9 incomplete) with cardiac complications.
- Common issues included mitral and aortic insufficiency, aortic aneurysm, and dysplasia.
- One patient had successful valve replacement; three died from cardiac insufficiency.
Impact:
- Highlights the critical role of cardiac assessment in Marfan syndrome, especially incomplete forms.
- Underscores the need for timely etiological diagnosis to guide treatment and management.
- Provides insights into the severe cardiovascular manifestations and outcomes in Marfan syndrome.