Marfan Syndrome-An Echocardiographer's Perspective
Journal
Journal of Medical Ultrasound
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
1
Pages
1
Date Issued
2011-01-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a rare disease that has a devastating outcome when cardiovascular complications occur. MFS diagnostic criteria have been revised several times since the causative mutation was detected. The most specific diagnostic phenotype is cardiovascular manifestation, which also signals the need for close follow-up; MFS patients may ultimately develop lethal complications during their third or fourth decade of life. An echocardiographer must be familiar with the cardiovascular presentation of the MFS patient and be aware of specific measures to be followed if MFS is suspected. Patients should be examined carefully for other disease symptoms to differentiate MFS from alternative diagnoses. © 2011, Elsevier Taiwan LLC and the Chinese Taipei Society of Ultrasound in Medicine.
Subjects
Aortic dissection | Ectopia lentis | Fibrillin | Marfan syndrome
SDGs
Type
other