#55-Heart health & Connective Tissue: What is Marfan syndrome?

Maya Brown-Zimmerman shares her personal journey with Marfan syndrome, the importance of early diagnosis, and navigating life with a connective tissue disorder. She discusses medical management, genetic testing, community support, and her work in genetic counseling.

Key words: Marfan syndrome, genetic counseling, connective tissue disorder, medical management, genetic testing, patient advocacy, community support, rare diseases

Key Topics:

• Diagnosis and clinical signs of Marfan syndrome
• Genetic testing and its role in diagnosis
• Managing health and lifestyle with Marfan syndrome

Guest bio:

Maya Brown-Zimmerman is a cardio genetic counselor living with Marfan syndrome, and the mother of four kids. She is passionate about making genetic information accessible. She's volunteered with the Marfan Foundation since she was a teenager and is currently an advisor to both their Professional Advisory Board and Board of Directors. 

Resources related to today’s topic:

• Findageneticcounselor.org to search for a genetic counselor near you
• Marfan Foundation
• Facebook Marfan syndrome
• The VEDs Movement
• Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation

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