| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882855 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Heart transplantation in patients with Marfan syndrome results in good long-term survival, similar to that of patients without Marfan syndrome. Close follow-up and timely operation of aortic pathologies is mandatory. Reluctance to place these patients on a heart transplant waiting list appears not to be justified.
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Authors
Christoph MD, PhD, Yu-guo MD, PhD, Robert MD, Miralem MD, PhD, Isabela DVM, Onnen MD, PhD, Michael MD, PhD, Hans B. MD, Roland MD, PhD,