Table 2.
Scoring system for detecting Marfan syndrome among BAV patients
| Score | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Mitral valve prolapse | ||
| Myopia ≥ 3DO | ||
| Pectus carinatum | ||
| Pes planus | ||
| Wrist and thumb signs | ||
| ΔAR-AA ≥ 4 mm | ||
| Total score* |
The opportunity to refer the patient at a tertiary Center for MFS evaluation should be considered with a score ≥ 3
*Each feature corresponds to a score of 1. Patients with a total score ≥ 3 have an Odds Ratio to be affected by MFS of 38.3 (95% CI 14.8–99.3)