Abstract
Turner syndrome (TS) is associated with a reduction in life expectancy of up to 13 years compared to that of the general population, with cardiovascular disease, congenital or acquired, as the major cause of an early death. Therefore, women with TS require rigorous, long-term medical follow-up and careful monitoring for cardiovascular risk factors. Early identification of aortic root dilatation, allowing appropriate medical intervention, may prevent aortic dissection and rupture, reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Publication information
EJ Turtle, AA Sule, LE Bath, MA Denvir, A Gebbie, S Mirsadraee, DJ Webb. Lessons from a patient with Turner syndrome. QJM. 2013 Aug;106(8):763-5.