Mitral valve prolapse in Turner syndrome

Eur J Pediatr. 1989 Apr;148(6):533-4. doi: 10.1007/BF00441551.

Abstract

We have evaluated 46 patients with Turner syndrome by clinical examination, M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography, dynamic exercise testing and 24 h Holter monitoring. Twelve patients (26.1%) had mitral valve prolapse and 7 patients (15.2%) had isolated non stenotic bicuspid aortic valve. Aortic root dilation was present in 2 patients (4.3%). Our data indicate that incidence of mitral valve prolapse is significantly higher in Turner syndrome than in the general population (P less than 0.025).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve / abnormalities
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / complications
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / diagnosis*
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / epidemiology
  • Turner Syndrome / complications*
  • Ultrasonography