Is Marfan Syndrome Associated with Primary Structural Changes in the Left Atrium?

Is Marfan Syndrome Associated with Primary Structural Changes in the Left Atrium?

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal-dominant multisystem connective tissue disorder that is based on mutations in the <i>FBN1</i> gene and variably affects different organs, including the heart. In this study, we investigated cardiac function with a focus on the left atrium (LA) in a r...

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Main Authors: Kun Zhang, Lucas Ernst, Isabel Schobert, Karla Philipp, Georg Böning, Frank R. Heinzel, Leif-Hendrik Boldt, Petra Gehle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
Marfan syndrome
cardiac function
echocardiography
aorta
cardiomyopathy
left atrium
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/20/3278

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