20 In addition, the rate of aneurysm growth is increased among those with Marfan's syndrome ... bypass conditions with an aortic cross-clamp in place. If aortic root replacement is required ...

This paper reports the sequence of events in a patient with Marfan's syndrome who evidently ... dissecting aneurysm of the aorta and aortic insufficiency. Several cases of traumatic rupture ...

At this time, recruitment for extended follow-up is complete. Manifestations of the Marfan syndrome appear in many parts of the body, especially in the bones and ligaments (the skeletal system), the ...

Marfan syndrome's features were systematically ... to show the features of Loeys-Dietz syndrome, including aortic root aneurysm. Bramel, who worked in MacFarlane's lab while a Johns Hopkins ...

If the aneurysm is > 5.0 cm and there is a connective tissue disorder present (Marfan’s syndrome, bicuspid aortic valve etc...), then surgical repair is indicated.

The ascending aorta forms the beginning or handle of the cane and originates at the aortic valve. The ascending aorta includes the aortic root and sinuses of Valsalva where the blood supply ... An ...

Any disease process that leads to aortic root dilation (eg, Marfan syndrome or aortic dissection) may cause enlargement of the aortic valve annulus; this results in failure of the leaflets to ...