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Aug 21
23m 21s

A Discussion on Marfan Syndrome and Conn...

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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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 surgical options, recovery and expected outcomes for those with connective tissue disorders.

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Meet the Presenters:
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD
Chief of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/4359-lars-svensson

Milind Desai, MD, MBA
Vice-Chair of Education, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6670-milind-desai

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

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