DiscoverLove Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic PodcastMarfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I
Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I

Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I

Update: 2025-06-17
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Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the heart and aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss the diagnosis of these syndromes and considerations for heart and aorta care for 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

Milind Desai, MD, MBA
Vice-Chair of Education, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute


Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

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

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Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I

Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute