| The Marfan syndrome: implications for athletes and their echocardiographic assessment. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19840071 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Sudden death of competitive athletes is rare. These deaths challenge the perception that trained athletes represent the healthiest segment of modern society. The increasing frequency of such reported deaths worldwide and the visibility of the issue is underlined by the high-profile nature of each case. The majority of these deaths have been due to a variety of undiagnosed cardiovascular diseases. Marfan syndrome is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that can hold life threatening consequences, especially for the athletic population. This paper will aim to review cardiovascular pathophysiology and assessment in relation to Marfan syndrome with particular reference to echocardiography and the athletic population. |
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Authors:
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Martin Stout |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) Volume: 26 ISSN: 1540-8175 ISO Abbreviation: Echocardiography Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-20 Completed Date: 2010-01-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8511187 Medline TA: Echocardiography Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1075-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Exercise Science and B.Sc Sports Science, Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield, UK. m.stout@shu.ac.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Death, Sudden, Cardiac
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epidemiology* Female Humans Male Marfan Syndrome / mortality*, ultrasonography* Risk Assessment Risk Factors Sports / statistics & numerical data* |
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