Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Trial of Beta Blocker Therapy (Atenolol) Versus Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Therapy (Losartan) in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome (A Trial Conducted by the Pediatric
Brief Summary: Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. Many individuals with this condition die because of the associated heart and blood vessel abnormalities. This study will compare the effectiveness of two medications, losartan and atenolol, at slowing aortic root enlargement in individuals with Marfan syndrome.