Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in Marfan syndrome

J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2013 Apr 15;15(1):33. doi: 10.1186/1532-429X-15-33.

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

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications*
  • Marfan Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Marfan Syndrome / genetics
  • Marfan Syndrome / therapy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Prognosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media