Abstract
This review provides an overview of Marfan syndrome with an emphasis on cardiovascular complications and cardiovascular imaging. Both pre- and post-operative imaging is addressed with an explanation of surgical management. All relevant imaging modalities are discussed with a particular focus on cardiovascular MR.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
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Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
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Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
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Contrast Media
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Echocardiography
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
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Marfan Syndrome / complications*
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Marfan Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Marfan Syndrome / genetics
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Marfan Syndrome / therapy
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Prognosis
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed