Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Anaesthetic Management of Patient with Marfan Syndromeduring Caesarean Section: A Case Report
Dr. Vibhuti Kumar , Dr Ruhani Arora, Dr Vishnu Mangla
JCDR. 2024: 83-89
Abstract
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder mainly involving the cardiovascular, skeletal and ocular systems. Cardiovascular manifestations, such as aortic dilatation and dissection, are responsible for 90% of deaths attributed to MFS. Management of anesthesia is challenging in pregnant patients with Marfan syndrome and no ideal technique has been defined.
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