
Ascending aortic aneurysm
Marfan syndrome is the most common connective tissue disorder, with an incidence of 1 in 10,000. Marfan syndrome is autosomal dominantly inherited and associated with FBN-1 gene mutations. The alteration in the microfibril protein structure results in ocular, skeletal, and cardiovascular abnormalities, such as mitral valve prolapse and aortic root dilatation. A 59 years old male patient with Marfan syndrome, giant ascending aortic aneurysm and severe aortic insufficiency, referred to open-heart surgery - aortic valve, ascending aortic and root replacement (Bentall procedure).
Credit
Vladimir Uspenskiy
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1500 x 1500 pixels
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5 x 5 inches / 13 x 13 cm