Clinic Visit
Each new patient in the Marfan Syndrome / Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is evaluated by a medical geneticist, genetic counselor and cardiologist at the time of their clinic appointment. A comprehensive family history and past medical history are obtained.
Each patient will also have an echocardiogram either before, or the day of, the clinic visit. An evaluation by an ophthalmologist, orthopedist and / or other specialist may be recommended. Once the correct diagnosis is established, a management plan is implemented and genetic counseling is provided to the patient and family.
Due to the involvement of echosonography, genetics and cardiology, please allow up to 3 hours for a clinic visit.
Individuals may choose to wear gym shorts and / or a sports bra during the physical exam.
If a recent (within one year) echocardiogram has been performed, the patient may bring a copy of the echo film for cardiology review. A baseline echocardiogram is required for all patients referred for Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome because of the significant risk of cardiac involvement.
Location / Directions
The main campus of Cincinnati Children's is located at 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219. View map and driving directions.
The Marfan / Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic is held in Cardiology, on the fourth floor of Location C. Clinics are held on the first, second, fourth and fifth Wednesday of every month, afternoons only.
