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ea0036P51 | (1) | BSPED2014

What is the optimum cardiovascular screening in Turner syndrome during childhood and adolescence? Is it achievable?

Turtle Emma , Laycock Joanna , Roach Jennifer , Bath Louise

Introduction: Women with Turner syndrome (TS) have a 13-year reduction in life expectancy compared to the general population. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), whether congenital or acquired, is the cause of death in around half of these women. Therefore, early identification of congenital heart defects, aortic abnormalities and risk factors for CVD is extremely important, and may have a significant impact on long-term outcomes of CVD in TS.Aim and methods: ...