Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in a Patient With an FLNA Variant

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2022 Nov;13(6):805-807. doi: 10.1177/21501351221099272. Epub 2022 May 18.

Abstract

We report a case of a 38-year-old female with an FLNA variant who underwent valve-sparing aortic root replacement. FLNA encodes Filamin A, an actin-binding protein. Our patient had aortic root dilation due to this variant. Aortic root repair was conducted using the David procedure, with modifications to account for tissue fragility associated with this genetic condition. This case demonstrates the value of patient-specific genetic information for the timing of surgery and operative course planning.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency* / surgery
  • Aortic Valve* / surgery
  • Female
  • Filamins / genetics
  • Humans
  • Replantation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Filamins
  • FLNA protein, human