Hans Dietz is a 25 year old male patient with a family historyof Marfan Syndrome (MFS). He is generally well and enjoys attendingregular fitness sessions in his local gymnasium. During a recentgym session, he experienced dizziness followed by a faintingepisode. He presented at the emergency department and a newsystolic murmur was heard. Mr Dietz subsequently underwentscreening for cardiovascular abnormalities associated with hisfamily history of Marfan Syndrome.
Question 4
Describe the secondary complications (or consequences) that willoccur as a result of the changes in the structure of the mitralvalve in a patient with Marfan syndrome. Your answer should link tothe clinical sign of the new systolic murmur noted in thispatient.
