Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the heart and aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss the diagnosis of these syndromes and considerations for heart and aorta care for patients with connective tissue disorders in part one of this two-part series.

Meet the Presenters:
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD
Chief of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute

Milind Desai, MD, MBA
Vice-Chair of Education, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute


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Learn more about the Cardiovascular Marfan & Connective Tissue Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiovascular-marfan-connective-tissue

Experiencing persistent or recurring atrial fibrillation (AFib) can be frustrating, especially when it happens after an ablation procedure. Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Ayman Hussein, MD, discuss treatment options like medications, re-do ablations and the Convergent procedure.

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Learn more about Arrhythmia care at Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/arrhythmia-treatment

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic blood clots in the lungs. It is an under-recognized condition that can be treated and cured in many cases. Michael Tong, MD, and Gustavo Heresi, MD, discuss diagnosis, medical treatment and surgical options for people with CTEPH.

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Learn more about pulmonary hypertension treatment. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/pulmonary-hypertension-treatment