Pediheart Podcast 34: Aortic Wall Stiffness in The Marfan Syndrome

This week we delve into the world of Marfan Syndrome and review a recent report from the Pediatric Heart Network with the first author of this work, Dr. Seda Selamet Tierney - Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford University. Why does stiffness of the aortic wall predict dilation and need for surgery? Does the use of atenolol or losartan affect aortic growth or dilation? Which agent is preferable? Dr. Selamet Tierney shares her insights this week on the podcast. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.01.016