Hoag’s
Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute recently expanded its ability to manage and treat complex aortic pathology
with the launch of the Hoag Clinic for
Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions. Hoag is one of only two hospitals in California to offer these services
to the specialized care provided at the
Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center, recently named following a generous gift by the couple.
Aortic disease, especially in patients with connective tissue conditions, can lead to
arterial rupture or dissection, which kills more than 15,000 people every
year. Home to some of the most skilled surgeons, cardiologists and physician
specialists, Hoag’s comprehensive approach spans from active surveillance
to leading-edge treatments such as valve-sparing aortic root replacement,
descending thoracic aortic stent grafts or hybrid endovascular approaches.
In addition, Hoag offers 24/7 emergency care services for acute aortic
emergencies.
Hoag’s newest team member,
David Liang, M.D., Ph.D., leads the Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions clinic as the program
director. Dr. Liang is a specialist in the rare condition Marfan syndrome,
as well as other related connective tissue conditions. He is internationally
recognized as an exceptional physician and dedicated patient advocate,
as well as a member of The Marfan Foundation’s Professional Advisory Board.
“Patients with Marfan syndrome or a related condition not only need
to be closely monitored for aortic disease but also require specialty
care in many other areas including orthopedics, physical therapy, pulmonology,
pain management, and perinatology,” explained Dr. Liang.
Hoag’s network of compassionate and highly qualified physicians and
nurses offers a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for
rare or complex conditions.
“If you or a loved one is living with a connective tissue condition,
you know that finding the care you need can be tough and coordinating
between specialists can be tougher. We have created the Hoag Clinic for
Marfan Syndrome & Related Conditions to help bring top-level doctors
who understand your medical need to Southern California. Simply calling
or emailing the center directly, you will be navigated to the right team
member,” said cardiothoracic surgeon
Anthony Caffarelli, M.D., director of Hoag Cardiac Surgery, Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic
Center and the Newkirk Family Endowed Chair in Aortic Care.
“My role is to closely monitor and help patients manage their conditions.
Despite active surveillance, many of our patients need to have aortic
surgery. Partnering with a great cardiac program and surgical team will
be a great service for patients in Southern California and the surrounding
areas,” said Dr. Liang.
Hoag’s commitment to combining compassion with state-of-the-art facilities
and superior physician talent has earned the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart
& Vascular Institute at Hoag a leading national reputation. Recently,
the Society for Thoracic Surgeons rated Hoag’s Cardiac Surgery Program
3 out of 3 stars for both coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic surgery
– an achievement reached by only the top 1.8 percent of programs
in the country.
“This partnership speaks volumes about the commitment we have made
to our community to expand what we offer to include highly specialized
doctors who can provide high-quality care for even the rarest diseases.
We are very excited to have Dr. Liang here at Hoag,” said Dr. Caffarelli.
Hoag is also collaborating with The Marfan Foundation to connect with leading
researchers and community members in combating these conditions to support
patients and families. On Saturday, Feb. 29, Hoag will be the presenting
sponsor of The Foundation’s Southern California Walk for Victory.
The walk brings together connective tissue condition patients from all
over Southern California, allowing them to connect and further build a
community of support. For more details, visit
Marfan.org/WalkSoCal20.
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