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Cardiac Complications in Marfan Syndrome: A Review.
Curēus 2022 September
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a rare inherited disorder of the connective tissue with an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance which happens as a result of a mutation in the fibrillin-1 ( FBN1 ) gene located on chromosome 15q21.1. This mutation results in the defective formation of microfibrils and increased levels of active transforming growth factor beta (TGF beta), leading to defective connective tissue synthesis. These changes affect various parts of the body but most notably affected are the heart, eyes, and the musculoskeletal system. The standard presenting features of a person suffering from MFS are tall stature with a large arm span, kyphosis, congenital dislocation of the lens (ectopia lentis) and cardiovascular manifestations. The 2010 modified Ghent criteria are used to diagnose MFS on the basis of parameters such as cardiovascular, eye, and musculoskeletal disorders. The cardiovascular manifestations in a patient with MFS are the leading causes of mortality. The most common and dreaded complication is an aortic aneurysm and subsequent dissection. Cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia are also potential killers in such patients. This article aims to look at the various cardiac complications mentioned above and gain an understanding of their pathogenesis, incidence, and outcome. It also includes a brief overview of the rare complication post-Bentall graft infection, and its cause, diagnosis, and management. Various articles by several different authors from around the world were searched for information regarding the pathogenesis, incidence, and outcomes of these patients and are referenced below.
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