Aortic Valve Operative Outcomes in Marfan Patients

The purpose of this protocol is to evaluate and compare operative outcomes of the aortic valve-sparing (AVS) and aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgical interventions in different categories of patients with Marfan syndrome and estimate the predictors of the surgical outcomes.

Kimberly Behrens, RN, BSN
Email: kbehren1@jhmi.edu
(410) 502-1914

Aortic Valve Operative Outcomes in Marfan Patients

04-10-15-03

Inclusions: 

Has a confirmed diagnosis of Marfan syndrome
Adult and pediatric patients under the age of 65 with Marfan syndrome
Needs to undergo aortic valve operation as confirmed by operating surgeon

Exclusions: 

Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe Street, Blalock 618
Baltimore, MD 21287-4618

This is a multi-center study – there are 20 additional sites across the U.S. and internationally that are participating in this clinical trial.