DiscoverCardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare ProfessionalsA Discussion on Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I
A Discussion on Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I

A Discussion on Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I

Update: 2025-08-14
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Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the function of the heart and aorta. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss the diagnosis of these genetic conditions and indications for heart and aorta treatment in patients with connective tissue disorders in part one of this two-part series.

Meet the Presenters:
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD
Chief of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute
https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/lars-svensson/4268150

Milind Desai, MD, MBA
Vice-Chair of Education, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute
https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/milind-desai/4268324

Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.

Learn more about the Cardiovascular Marfan & Connective Tissue Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiovascular-marfan-connective-tissue

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A Discussion on Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I

A Discussion on Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I

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