Marfan Syndrome : Correct diagnosis can save lives

Marfan syndrome is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that affects many systems of the body. However, the most serious complication in patients with Marfan syndrome is progressive enlargement of the aortic root, which may lead to aortic dissection, rupture, or aortic regurgitation. Preven...

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Main Authors: Nafisa Samir, Wafa Al-Fannah, Thord Theodorson, Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2012-11-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/1735