Marfan Syndrome

Overview

Marfan syndrome is an inherited (genetic) disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. The disease can affect the heart, blood vessels, bones, eyes and lungs. There is no cure, but medication and surgery can help manage complications, which can be life-threatening, and improve overall well-being.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for Marfan syndrome

• Diagnostic expertise. Marfan syndrome can be difficult to diagnose, but early diagnosis and careful monitoring are key to managing related complications. In Mayo Clinic's team approach, doctors from several specialties work together to confirm the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome, evaluate your symptoms and set up a treatment plan.
• Experience. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose and treat hundreds of adults and children with Marfan syndrome. Mayo Clinic surgeons have extensive experience in Marfan-related heart and aortic surgery.
• Research leader. Mayo Clinic researchers have been involved in studies of diagnosis and treatment approaches for Marfan syndrome for years. Mayo patients are among the first to benefit from new findings made at Mayo.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for heart and heart surgery.

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