Publikasi Scopus 2010 s/d 2022

Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant hereditary disease mainly caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) gene, and it is associated with a high risk of death due to cardiovascular abnormalities. Here, we describe the case of a young basketball athlete with suspected Marfan syndrome. A 15-year-old male basketball athlete participated in a national student athlete selection. The patient underwent clinical examination, including electrocardiography at rest as well as echocardiography, and he was assessed using the revised Ghent nosology. This patient met the criteria for Marfan syndrome based on the revised Ghent nosology, with a dilated aorta (Z-score, >2) and a systemic score of >7. We conclude that athletes with Marfan syndrome are able to participate in low-intensity competitive sports. © 2020 Nova Science Publishers, Inc..