Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The risk of aortic dissection (AoD) is significantly increased (40 per 100,000/y) in women with Turner Syndrome (TS), but the clinical profile and management for those at risk are not well-established. To gain a better understanding, we present the experience of a single centre with multidisciplinary care, including dedicated cardiology, for management of TS in adulthood.Methods: Retrospective case-review of women develop...

Introduction: The risk of aortic dissection (AoD) is significantly increased (40 per 100,000/y) in women with Turner Syndrome (TS), but the clinical profile and management for those at risk are not well-established. To gain a better understanding, we present the experience of a single centre with multidisciplinary care, including dedicated cardiology, for management of TS in adulthood.Methods: Retrospective case-review of women develop...