Structural and functional changes in the heart of adult patients with osteogenesis imperfecta: Case-control study

• Published in: Medicina clinica Vol. 151; no. 10; p. 397
• Main Authors: Hernández Jiménez, Verónica, Saavedra Falero, Jesús, Alberca Vela, María Teresa, Mata Caballero, Rebeca, Rosado Sierra, José Antonio, Pavón de Paz, Isabel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Spanish
• Published: Spain 21.11.2018
• Subjects: Colágeno; Ecocardiografía; Echocardiography; Collagen; Osteogénesis imperfecta; Osteogenesis imperfecta; Aortic root; Valvulopathy; Raíz aórtica; Valvulopatías

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a connective tissue disease characterised by an anomalous synthesis of type i collagen. Little is known about the cardiovascular affectation suffered by these patients. The most frequently described are valvular dysfunction and dilatation of the aorta. We wanted to an...