Pediatr. praxi. 2015;16(1):45-47

During childhood unrecognized congenital heart defect in patient with Turner syndrome, and its implications

MUDr.Eva Klásková¹, MUDr.Zbyněk Tüdös, Ph.D.², MUDr.Sabina Kaprálová¹, doc.MUDr.Jiřina Zapletalová, Ph.D.¹

¹ Dětská klinika LF UP a FN v Olomouci

² Radiologická klinika LF UP a FN v Olomouci

Congenital heart disease affects approximately 50 % of individuals with Turner syndrome (TS). Bicuspid aortic valve, aortic coarctation,

ascending aorta dilatation and arterial hypertension are important risk factors for life-threatening aortic dissection or rupture. Authors

discuss the importance of a careful cardiac examination including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging study and life-long follow-up

by experienced cardiologist in TS patients, and point out high maternal mortality and morbidity during pregnancy. They present a case

report of woman with TS and the above-mentioned in childhood unrecognized congenital heart defects that underwent infertility treatment

without preconceptional counselling focused on cardiovascular risk for aortic dissection.

Keywords: Turner syndrome, congenital heart defect, bicuspid aortic valve, aortic coarctation, aortic dissection, pregnancy

Published: February 1, 2015  Show citation