At this time, recruitment for extended follow-up is complete. Manifestations of the Marfan syndrome appear in many parts of the body, especially in the bones and ligaments (the skeletal system), the ...

The interesting coincidence of the publication of two similar case reports of Marfan's syndrome in this issue ... and their covert aortic disease was not revealed until they were involved in ...

The standard treatment for the connective tissue disorder Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is β-blockade, aimed at reducing aortic wall stress. Angiotensin II type 1 and 2 receptors (AT 1 and AT 2 ...

Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan’s syndrome ... A murmur of aortic regurgitation can occur if the aortic root is dilated from the dissection. Neurologic deficits can be seen if ...

Any disease process that leads to aortic root dilation (eg, Marfan syndrome or aortic dissection) may cause enlargement of the aortic valve annulus; this results in failure of the leaflets to ...

to compare the outcomes of aortic valve-sparing versus valve-replacing procedures in individuals with Marfan syndrome. Recruitment into the study was closed in November of 2010. The study is now in a ...