Table 1

Clinical characteristics of the 42 subjects

Marfan patients (n = 32)Controls (n = 10)p Value
Values are mean (SD) or n.
Age (years)33 (11)29 (5)NS
Sex (M/F)25/77/3NS
β Blocker use25 (78%)0
Body surface area (m2)2.10 (0.17)1.96 (0.18)0.037
Mean blood pressure (mm Hg)86 (7)87 (8)NS