Aortic stiffness and diameter predict progressive aortic dilatation in patients with Marfan syndrome

Patients with Marfan syndrome may develop dissection due to progressive dilatation in the entire aorta, which is not always predictable by mere anatomic assessment of the aortic diameter, especially of the descending aorta. The aim of this study was to identify the predictive value of aortic stiffness on the occurrence of dissection and progressive aortic dilatation.In 78 non-operated patients with Marfan syndrome (mean age 31+/-8 years, mean...