Patients with Turner's syndrome are at high risk for early aortic dissection and require structured clinical follow-up similar to Marfan syndrome.
Supports early aortic surveillance in Turner's syndrome; leaves open optimal protocols and intervention thresholds.
Aortic dissection is extremely common in the setting of Turner's syndrome, and occurs early in life. Patients with Turner's syndrome should be offered a protocol for clinical follow-up similar to that provided for patients with Marfan syndrome, and each clinic should embrace a programme for follow-up.
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