Marfan Syndrome



Marfan Syndrome





A 32-year-old man with Marfan syndrome has a screening transthoracic echocardiogram performed (Fig. 11-1).






Figure 11-1.



QUESTION 1. At what diameter should a patient with Marfan syndrome be considered for surgical repair of an ascending aortic aneurysm?


A. Greater than 5 cm

B. Greater than 4 cm and contemplating pregnancy

C. When the maximum aortic root area (cm2) per height in meters is < 10

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Jul 15, 2016 | Posted by in CARDIOLOGY | Comments Off on Marfan Syndrome

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