Aortic Dimensions, 24hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Sympathovagal Tone in Turner Syndrome. In Relation to Aortic Dilatation and Dissection.
| Registry | NCT00624949 |
|---|---|
| Status | Unknown |
| Study type | Observational |
| Enrollment | 102 (Actual) |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus (Other) |
| Conditions | Turner Syndrome |
| Dates | start 2003-08-01, primary completion 2012-06-01 (estimated), completion 2012-06-01 (estimated), first posted 2008-02-28, last updated 2008-02-28 |
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An observational study of 102 women with Turner syndrome followed for 6 years with a two-yearly examination including ECHO, MRI of the heart and 24 ambulatory blood pressure. It has been found that besides an significantly increased risk of congenital cardiac malformations, TS have an increased risk of developing cardiac disease including the life threatening condition of aortic dilatation and rupture. The aim of the study is to describe the cardiac conditions of TS, evaluate different methods of examination and identify possible risc factors.
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | women with Turner syndrome | ||
| 2. | Control women |
Sex: Female, ages: 18 Years to 70 Years, accepts healthy volunteers
Inclusion Criteria: * Turner syndrome * Age 18-70 years Exclusion Criteria: * Extreme adipositas * Contraindications to a MRI scan * Malignant disease