Quality of Life of Patients With Marfan Syndrome After Valve-Sparing or Valve-Replacement Operations

Few studies have evaluated quality of life (QOL) in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS). Most patients with MFS are dissatisfied with their self-image, report low self-esteem, and express difficulty coping with the ramifications of their condition.1 A recent surgical-series study, however, showed that patients with MFS who underwent thoracoabdominal aortic repair rated their physical and mental component scores higher than those of the general population.2 As options for prolonging life expectancy of patients with MFS increase,3 assessing the impact of these interventions on QOL becomes even more important.

Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - August 31, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Meghana R.K. Helder, Hartzell V. Schaff, Brian D. Lahr, D. Craig Miller, Heidi M. Connolly Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research