Medical Management of Marfan Syndrome
with Consultant Cardiologist Dr Alex Pitcher
A complex condition, Marfan syndrome is a lifelong challenge. Medically managing the manifestations of this disorder long-term can be difficult but fear not, Consultant Cardiologist Dr Alex Pitcher is here to discuss this very issue.
Dr Alex Pitcher: Guest Speaker
Alex Pitcher is a Consultant Cardiologist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He studied pre-clinical medicine at Oriel College, Oxford, and clinical medicine at New College, Oxford, and undertook post-graduate clinical training mainly in London and Oxford.
Dr Pitcher's clinical interests are mainly in disorders of blood vessels. He runs specialist clinics in aortic disease and pulmonary hypertension at the John Radcliffe Hospital. He is clinical lead for the Integrated Cardiology Service at Oxford University Hospitals. His research interests relate particularly to disorders of the aorta, specifically Marfan syndrome and related conditions. He is co-principal investigator of the Marfan treatment trialists' collaboration.
Dr Pitcher was the lead author of the critical meta-analysis published in 2022, demonstrating that angiotensin receptor blockers show significant reduction of aortic root enlargement.Understanding how Marfan syndrome features are treated will help you in your medical journey. Learn about some things you need to think about routinely, such as medications, physical activity, and regular doctor appointments.
(This is a virtual Zoom-based webinar and you will receive the link two days before the event).