RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Santavy, Petr
T1 Multidisciplinary approach to a Marfan syndrome patient with emphasis on cardiovascular complications
JF Biomedical papers
YR 2013
VO 157
IS 1
SP 1
OP 4
DO 10.5507/bp.2013.023
UL https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201301-0001.php
AB Background: Marfan syndrome (MFS) is the most common inherited disorder of connective tissue affecting multiple organ systems. The most life-threatening and life-shortening complication is aortic dissection. Without surgery, life expectancy of MFS patients is reduced to approximately 32 years. Early identification and appropriate multidisciplinary medical cooperation is essential.
Conclusion: Proper follow up, therapy and timely surgical repair lead to an almost normal lifespan in affected individuals.