Evaluation of left ventricular dimensions and function in Marfan's syndrome without significant valvular regurgitation.
Left ventricular dimensions and systolic function were studied using echocardiography in 234 patients with Marfan's syndrome without significant valvular regurgitation. Left ventricular dimensions and systolic function were found to be normal in most patients with Marfan's syndrome. Some involvement of the left ventricle may have been present in a small group of these patients. No patients, however, fulfilled the criteria for dilated cardiomyopathy.
Meijboom
Lilian J
LJ
Department of Cardiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Timmermans
Janneke
J
van Tintelen
Johan P
JP
Nollen
Gijs J
GJ
De Backer
Julie
J
van den Berg
Maarten P
MP
Boers
Gerard H
GH
Mulder
Barbara J M
BJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D002306:Cardiac Volume / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008382:Marfan Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists