The National Marfan Foundation is pleased to be partnering with Mayo Clinic Rochester and its Marfan and Thoracic Aortic Clinic this year.   In addition to hosting the conference, Mayo Clinic is offering a concurrent CME course for medical professionals on the diagnosis and management of Marfan syndrome and related disorders.

MAYO CLINIC CME FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Course title: Recognition and Treatment of Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders: A Unique Perspective form Patients, Families & Experts

Course description: This continuing medical education course covers topics related to the diagnosis and management of Marfan Syndrome and related disorders.  It will be held in conjunction with the 25th National Marfan Foundation Annual Conference, August 6-9, 2009.  As an often non-recognized disease, this course will help physicians identify symptoms  and treatment options.  Awareness of the condition by primary care professionals as well as specialists facilitates early recognition and follow up of cardiac involvement that is critical to permit early surgical intervention prolonging survival.  Please visit  http://www.mayo.edu/cme/ or contact 800-462-9633 or cme-jax@mayo.edu with any questions or for additional information.


Marfan and Thoracic Aortic Clinic at Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota

Since 1959, more than 3,600 patients from all walks of life have found answers to Marfan syndrome-related questions at Mayo Clinic.  The Marfan and Thoracic Aortic Clinic, established in 2002, offers an integrated medical, genetic and surgical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of Marfan syndrome and related disorders.  Patients have access to a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand their health issues and concerns.