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Comparison of Evolution of Aortic Root Dilation and Ghent Criteria in Preadolescents and Adolescents with and without Marfan Syndrome.
The Journal of pediatrics - 1 Jun 2020
Monteil Danielle C, Shikany Amy, Aljeaid Deema, Parrott Ashley, Tretter Justin T, James Jeanne, Martin Lisa J, Weaver K Nicole
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the Ghent Criteria (2010) can be reliably used in evaluating preadolescents and adolescents for Marfan syndrome by comparing aortic growth, systemic scores, and anthropometric features in individuals with and without Marfan syndrome. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective chart review was completed for patients less than 15 years of age referred for Marfan syndrome. Comparisons were made...
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