Case 156

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CASE 156

History: A 30-year-old man presents with Marfan syndrome, dilated aortic root, and mitral regurgitation.

1. Which of the following are associated with Marfan syndrome? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Annuloaortic ectasia

B. Dilated cardiomyopathy

C. Mitral valve prolapse

D. Constrictive pericarditis

2. Which disease is not associated with mitral valve prolapse?

A. Marfan syndrome

B. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

C. Polycystic kidney disease

D. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

3. What is the most common cause of chordae tendineae cordis rupture in this clinical setting?

A. Rheumatic heart disease

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