Marfan syndrome: case report and review

Authors

  • Ivan De Paz MD Internal Medicine Specialist Northern Regional Hospital, Orange Walk Town, Belize

Keywords:

Marfan syndrome, dyspnea, cardiac arrhythmia, aortic regurgitation

Abstract

A 28-year-old female with prior medical history of cardiac arrhythmia came for assessment due to increasing dyspnea for 8 months. The patient had a family history of heart disease, and presented with clinical features of Marfan syndrome. An echocardiogram revealed mild aortic regurgitation and aortic root dilation. She was started on beta blockers and referred to cardiothoracic surgery for assessment and specialized follow up.

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Published

17-10-2023

How to Cite

De Paz, I. (2023). Marfan syndrome: case report and review. Belize Journal of Medicine, 4(1), 12–17. Retrieved from https://www.bjomed.org/index.php/bjm/article/view/90

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015): January-June

Section

Case Reports

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