Clinical characteristics in 43 patients with Marfan’s syndrome at time of elective aortic root replacement or aortic root dissection
| Total (n = 43) | Elective aortic root replacement (B, n = 30) | Aortic root dissection (C, n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 30 (13) | 28 (12) | 35 (14) |
| Aortic root diameter (mm) | 58 (11) | 60 (12) | 53 (7) |
| Time since diagnosis (years) | 4.7 (4.0) | 4.5 (4.2) | 5.3 (3.7) |
| Aortic root growth (mm/year) | 2.9 (3.4) | 3.6 (4.0) | 1.8 (1.3) |
Values are mean (SD).