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QUINTA CUMBRE ANUAL EN ESPAÑOL
Jan
24
10:00 AM10:00

QUINTA CUMBRE ANUAL EN ESPAÑOL

nvitamos a pacientes y sus familias a unirse a nosotros en un día educativo sobre el síndrome de Marfan, el síndrome de Loeys-Dietz y el síndrome vascular de Ehlers-Danlos (VEDS). La cumbre de este año contará con presentaciones sobre los últimos avances en investigación y genética/planificación familiar. Además, expertos locales hablarán sobre cómo obtener atención médica en España, México, Colombia, Chile y Argentina. Además habrá espacio para responder sus preguntas. La Fundación Marfan ofrece esta cumbre de manera completamente gratuita. Será totalmente virtual y transmitida en línea, para que pueda acceder desde cualquier lugar del mundo. El enlace de Zoom se enviará después de registrarse.

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Lifecycle of the Aorta (LIVE)
Feb
23
7:00 PM19:00

Lifecycle of the Aorta (LIVE)

Please join us for a webinar on the Lifecycle of the Aorta, a presentation from the Genetic Aortic Network, a division of The Marfan Foundation. Do you ever wonder what's normal for the aorta and what's due to a genetic aortic condition? This webinar will focus on the aorta from childhood, through adulthood, and into the senior years. The presenters are Dr. Glen Iannucci, Children's Hospital of Atlanta, Dr. Michelle Lim, Central Sydney Cardiology (Australia), and Dr. Juan Bowen, Mayo Clinic/Rochester, MN. In addition to the presentations, there will be plenty of time to ask questions.

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Lifecycle of the Aorta: Replay with Live Q & A
Feb
25
1:30 PM13:30

Lifecycle of the Aorta: Replay with Live Q & A

Do you ever wonder what's normal for the aorta and what's due to a genetic aortic condition? If you were unable to join us for the live webinar on Lifecycle of the Aorta, here is another chance to view the webinar and ask questions as Dr. Elena Cervi, from the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, will be joining us LIVE.

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Kentucky Symposium: Living Better with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS
Mar
28
8:00 AM08:00

Kentucky Symposium: Living Better with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS

  • S. Randolph Scheen Family Conference Center Norton Children’s Hospital (map)
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The Marfan Foundation and Norton Children’s Heart Institute present an educational opportunity for individuals and families living with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS, and related conditions. This informative and engaging event will provide the latest updates on treatment and quality of life issues, and includes opportunities to network with the speakers and connect with other people in the area who are also living with these conditions.

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Global Conference
Jul
11
to Jul 13

Global Conference

  • Hyatt Regency Atlanta (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Health Fair testing will take place on July 10, and evaluations will occur on July 11.
The Conference kicks off the evening of July 11 and ends about 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Conference Location:
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30303

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Michigan Regional Symposium: Living Better with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS
Apr
5
8:00 AM08:00

Michigan Regional Symposium: Living Better with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS

The Marfan Foundation and the University of Michigan’s MI-AORTA team present a full-day educational opportunity for individuals and families living with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS, and related conditions. The event includes a Creating Connections luncheon, which enables attendees to network with the speakers and connect with other people in the area who also have their condition.

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Marfan Basics: Taking Care of Your Aorta
Feb
11
10:00 AM10:00

Marfan Basics: Taking Care of Your Aorta

The Marfan Foundation, Cleveland Clinic, and IndoUSRare are offering this unique learning opportunity for individuals and families living with Marfan syndrome. The speakers will provide an overview of the heart issues related to Marfan syndrome, as well as address medications, imaging, surgery, and physical activity guidelines.

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Using Mindfulness to Increase Joy and Decrease Stress
Dec
11
5:30 PM17:30

Using Mindfulness to Increase Joy and Decrease Stress

Living with a chronic illness presents unique challenges that can significantly impact both physical and emotional well-being. This webinar explores how mindfulness practices can serve as valuable tools for managing the daily stresses and uncertainties that come with chronic health conditions.

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