Aortic Dimensions in Turner Syndrome
Aortic Dimensions in Turner Syndrome
An observational study of 102 women with Turner syndrome followed for 6 years with a
 two-yearly examination including ECHO, MRI of the heart and 24 ambulatory blood pressure. It
 has been found that besides an significantly increased risk of congenital cardiac
 malformations, TS have an increased risk of developing cardiac disease including the life
 threatening condition of aortic dilatation and rupture. The aim of the study is to describe
 the cardiac conditions of TS, evaluate different methods of examination and identify possible
 risc factors.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Turner syndrome

 -  Age 18-70 years

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Extreme adipositas

 -  Contraindications to a MRI scan

 -  Malignant disease