Long term Marfan survivor after orthotopic heart transplantation - A Case report

Authors

  • BASKAR SEKAR University hospital of South Manchester Wythenshawe, UK
  • Simon G Williams University hospital of South Manchester Wythenshawe, UK
  • Steve M Shaw University hospital of South Manchester Wythenshawe, UK

Abstract

 

Orthotopic heart transplantation in patients with Marfan syndrome remains  controversial due to the increased risk of vascular complications. There is subsequently limited clinical experience  of outcomes after HTX in this group. We report a 65 year-old-lady with MFS who remains alive 21 years after heart transplantation. 


Author Biographies

BASKAR SEKAR, University hospital of South Manchester Wythenshawe, UK

                                Clinical Research Fellow

                      (Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Transplantation)

 

North West Heart & Transplant Centre

University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust

 

Simon G Williams, University hospital of South Manchester Wythenshawe, UK

Consultant Cardiologist

Heart failure and Transplantation

Steve M Shaw, University hospital of South Manchester Wythenshawe, UK

Consultant Cardiologist

Special interest in Advanced Heart failure, Mechanical circulatory support and Transplantation

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Published

2012-12-31

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012): E-Journal of Cardiology

Section

Brief Reports