Decreased Aortic Elasticity in Children With Marfan Syndrome or Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

Abstract

Aortic elasticity at the level of the AoR may be decreased in children with MFS or LDS even before AoR dilatation progresses. Less aortic distensibility and CTD type are considered important parameters in estimating AoR dilatation in these patients. (Circ J 2016; 80: 2369-2375).