Marfan Syndrome Treatment

Marfan Syndrome Treatment

Marfan Syndrome Treatment Options

If you are diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, you'll have regular check-ups to monitor how the disease affects you. Though there is no cure for Marfan syndrome, the right treatments can help to address or prevent related health problems.

Your doctor may recommend:

  • Eye care: Marfan syndrome can cause vision problems, a detached or torn retina or dislocated lenses. Your doctor may recommend glasses or contacts to fix vision problems. In some cases, you may need eye surgery.
  • Medications: Certain blood pressure medications can reduce the growth rate of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, a complication of Marfan syndrome.
  • Surgery: You may need surgery to repair your aortic valve.

    Other Marfan syndrome surgeries include:

  • Back surgery to correct scoliosis, a curve in your spine
  • Breastbone surgery to fix a sunken or protruding breastbone
Marfan syndrome is an inherited condition, meaning it runs in families. Marfan syndrome affects your heart and other parts of your body. But with the right care and treatment, you can manage symptoms and live a long life.

Expert Care for Aortic Diseases and Conditions

Emory Heart & Vascular offers comprehensive care for the full range of aortic diseases and conditions, including heart conditions related to Marfan Syndrome.

The program brings together the experience, expertise and passion of Emory’s cardiac and vascular surgeons who collaborate to provide the most appropriate care for the specific needs and anatomy of each patient we see.

We emphasize an integrated, collaborative team approach that extends to you, as the referring physician, to deliver the most appropriate treatment for your patient.

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