Orthostatic blood pressure control in Marfan's syndrome

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Abstract

A 33-year old mate patient, with Marfan's syndrome, reported symptoms of orthostatic intolerance and fatigue as a longstanding problem. Orthostatic cardiovascular examination showed poor orthostatic tolerance, with a rise in heart rate and a fall in arterial blood pressure and cerebral blood flow velocity. Self-discovered physical counterpressure manoeuvers improved symptoms, related to a substantial increase in arterial pressure and cerebral perfusion. When orthostatic complaints are reported by patients with Marfan's syndrome, physical counterpressure manoeuvers should be advised to reduce symptoms of postural hypotension. (C) 2004 The European Society of Cardiology. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-27
JournalEuropace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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