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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Aorta Center, Marfan Syndrome Clinic, and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic

The mission of the Aorta Center, Marfan Syndrome Clinic, and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic is to bring together a knowledgeable and experienced multi-disciplinary team of cardiology and vascular doctors and other cardiology experts to provide:

  • a thorough evaluation of patients using state-of-the art diagnostic testing;
  • on-going comprehensive care for those patients with disease of the aorta, connective tissue disorder, and Marfan Syndrome;
  • genetic screening for families of those with genetic disorders, such as Marfan Syndrome; and
  • ongoing research and education to provide patients with high quality and innovative therapies

The goal is to help patients live longer and better quality lives.

Director, Aorta Center, Marfan Syndrome Clinic and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic: Dr. Lars Svensson

The Team:

Marfan Clinic and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic

Dr. Lars Svensson
Cardiovascular Medicine:

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Pediatric Cardiology

Ophthalmology

Orthopedic Surgery

Registry

Genetics

Aorta Center

The Cleveland Clinic Aorta Center is one of the largest aorta surgery practices in the United States. Click here to learn more about our surgical outcomes.

The collaborative physician practice between heart and vascular doctors, surgeons, diagnosticians and other medical specialists allows for thorough evaluation, follow-up and treatments to meet the needs of each patient.

Cardiovascular Medicine:

Pediatric Cardiology

Rheumatic & Immunologic Disease

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery

Registry

Genetics

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

Vascular Surgery

Diagnostic Radiology

Ophthalmology

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Learn More: Would you like to know more about connective tissue disorder and the Heart Center? Use the search tool at the top of the screen to learn about everything from connective tissue disorder and aortic dissection to valve disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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