Marfan syndrome can impact the connective tissue of the heart. Learn more about what this means for people with the condition.
Marfan syndrome, connective tissue, and the aorta: What you need to know
Category: Aortic Surgery
Know the signs of Marfan syndrome
Knowing the signs of Marfan syndrome can help you get a diagnosis and seek any necessary treatment.
Comprehensive care of Marfan Syndrome – Q&A with surgical expert
Leading vascular specialist, J. Westley Ohman, MD, provides insights on detecting and living with and managing with Marfan syndrome.
Living with Marfan syndrome, Marcy’s journey after aortic dissection (Links to an external site)
When Marcy Lagarde felt sudden excruciating pain in her left arm and had trouble lying down she knew something wasn’t right.
Voice of survival: A radio broadcaster’s journey through a rare heart condition (Links to an external site)
When well-known St. Louis radio broadcaster John Carney, 61, experienced a sudden, life-threatening aortic dissection, WashU Medicine experts at Barnes-Jewish Hospital identified the hidden genetic condition behind it—and set out to save his life.
A heart for the community (Links to an external site)
