Loeys–Dietz syndrome: a primer for diagnosis and management

MacCarrick, Gretchen; Black, James H.; Bowdin, Sarah; El-Hamamsy, Ismaı̈l; Frischmeyer‐Guerrerio, Pamela A.; Guerrerio, Anthony L.; Sponseller, Paul D.; Loeys, Bart; Dietz, Harry C.

doi:10.1038/gim.2014.11

reviewGenetics in MedicineFeb 27, 2014HYBRID OA

Loeys–Dietz syndrome: a primer for diagnosis and management

GMGretchen MacCarrick JHJames H. Black SBSarah Bowdin IEIsmaı̈l El-Hamamsy PAPamela A. Frischmeyer‐Guerrerio

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Abstract

Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a connective tissue disorder predisposing individuals to aortic and arterial aneurysms. Presenting with a wide spectrum of multisystem involvement, medical management for some individuals is complex. This review of literature and expert opinion aims to provide medical guidelines for care of individuals with Loeys-Dietz syndrome.

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Authors

GM
Gretchen MacCarrickCorresponding
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
JH
James H. Black
Johns Hopkins Hospital
SB
Sarah Bowdin
Hospital for Sick Children
IE
Ismaı̈l El-Hamamsy
Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal
PA
Pamela A. Frischmeyer‐Guerrerio
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

Topics & keywords

Topics

Connective tissue disorders research100%
Aortic aneurysm repair treatments100%
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches99%

Keywords

Medicine
Intensive care medicine
Pediatrics

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