Marfan Syndrome

Patient Stories

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  Roan Apolonio

  Life-saving heart surgery and hope came from the other side of the world for Roan Apolonio. Read Roan's story.

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  Heather Hinton

  Successful heart surgery at Mayo Clinic allows Heather Hinton to live a normal life despite a rare genetic disorder. Read Heather's story.

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  Wade Olson

  Wade Olson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, as a 30-year-old science teacher, had done ample reading on Marfan syndrome before visiting Mayo Clinic for a diagnosis in 1984. Read Wade's story.

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  Krista Seurer

  Krista Seurer, a recently graduated physician's assistant, was able to share real life lessons about Marfan syndrome with her fellow students. Read Krista's story.