Glossary/Aortic Disease

Marfan Syndrome.

A genetic connective tissue disorder that affects the heart, blood vessels, bones, and eyes. Patients with Marfan syndrome are at high risk for aortic aneurysm and dissection and often require prophylactic aortic surgery.

Definition

What is marfan syndrome?

A genetic connective tissue disorder that affects the heart, blood vessels, bones, and eyes. Patients with Marfan syndrome are at high risk for aortic aneurysm and dissection and often require prophylactic aortic surgery.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Aortic Aneurysm
An abnormal bulging or dilation of the aorta, the body's largest artery. Can occur in the thoraci...
Aortic Dissection
A tear in the inner layer of the aortic wall that allows blood to flow between the layers, creati...
Bentall Procedure
A complex cardiac surgery that replaces the aortic root, aortic valve, and ascending aorta with a...
David Procedure
A valve-sparing aortic root replacement surgery that replaces the diseased aorta while preserving...
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