Clinical characteristics of 125 patients with Marfan’s syndrome at time of diagnosis, selected by aortic root complications
| Total (n = 125) | No aortic root complications (A, n = 82) | Elective aortic root replacement (B, n = 30) | Aortic root dissection (C, n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (M/F) | 64/61 | 37/45 | 20/10 | 7/6 |
| Age (years) (mean (SD)) | 21 (15) | 19 (15) | 24 (14) | 30 (15) |
| Aortic root diameter (mm) (mean (SD)) | 38 (12) | 33 (9) | 49 (15) | 42 (8) |
| Positive family history of Marfan’s syndrome | 71% | 72% | 67% | 77% |
| Dissection | 50% | 45% | 53% | 69% |