Key result
Mitral-valve prolapse was present in 45.6% of patients with Stickler syndrome, with no increase in prevalence with age.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of mitral-valve prolapse in patients with Stickler syndrome?
Cross-Sectional (n=57)
What is the prevalence of mitral-valve prolapse in patients with Stickler syndrome?
Mitral-valve prolapse is highly prevalent (45.6%) in patients with Stickler syndrome, suggesting a need for routine cardiovascular screening in this population.
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May support echocardiography evaluation in Stickler syndrome; leaves open progression risk and outcome studies.
Liberfarb et al. (1986) conducted a cross-sectional in Stickler syndrome (n=57). Stickler syndrome was evaluated on Mitral-valve prolapse. Mitral-valve prolapse was present in 45.6% of patients with Stickler syndrome, with no increase in prevalence with age.
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