Cardiovascular Diseases in Minnesota

Mayo Clinic Marfan Syndrome Clinic in Rochester

Mayo Clinic in Rochester offers an integrated genetic, medical and surgical team of Mayo physicians in the Marfan Clinic to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with Marfan syndrome. The Marfan Clinic allows patients to access a variety of specialty physicians — cardiologists (heart), cardiac and vascular surgeons, geneticists, ophthalmologists (eyes), pediatricians (children) and orthopedic surgeons (skeleton) — all within one Clinic visit.

Treatment of Marfan syndrome may vary, depending on the patient's affected organ systems. Currently, a cure does not exist, but medical care can improve prognosis and life span. Patients at Mayo Clinic work closely with their team of specialists to create a treatment plan that meets their individual needs.

Genetic and reproductive counseling will be provided. This is an important part of the management of patients and families with Marfan syndrome