Exercise in Marfan syndrome

Abstract

Diagnosis is made after careful physical examination and echocardiography [7, 19], demonstrating classical features in two out of three major systems (eyes, heart, skeleton), supported by a family history in 75 % of cases [13]. There are many genes which can cause familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (FTAAD) [16]. If no genetic cause can be found, and aortic measurements are just outside the normal upper limits and are non-progressive, the athlete may be allowed to continue sporting activity with continual echo surveillance.