Ghadeer F Bu Saeed, Manal F Alshammari, Dana S Abalkhail, Yasser A Elghoneimy
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Abstract
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant disorder affecting the connective tissue, often leading to aortic root dilation, aneurysm, and dissection. We report on a 35-year-old Bangladeshi female patient with MFS who presented with chest pain, shortness of breath, and a significant aortic root aneurysm, along with a reduced ejection fraction (EF) of 20%-25%. Imaging confirmed significant aortic dilation, and due to the high risk of mortality, an urgent Bentall procedure was performed. Postoperatively, the patient had an EF of 25% and was doing well at discharge. Timely Bentall procedure in MFS with severe aortic root dilation and reduced EF is critical for improving outcomes and reducing morbidity and mortality.