Marfan Syndrome and Related Aortic Conditions

Dr. Currie is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon. She is also a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. With subspecialty training in heart failure, Dr. Currie treats all forms of cardiomyopathy, ischemic heart disease, and valvular heart disease. She performs heart transplant, lung transplant, and combined heart-lung transplant procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team. She excels at valve surgery and the implantation of mechanical circulatory support systems.Dr. Currie welcomes referrals from cardiologists and primary care physicians as early as possible when cardiovascular disease is suspected.

Dr. Marco Perez's research goal is to better understand the fundamental causes of cardiovascular disease through the study of genetics and epidemiology. His group studies the genetic variations and environmental exposures that are associated with conditions such as atrial fibrillation and heart failure. He has led the studies of atrial fibrillation in Women's Health Initiative, one of the largest nation-wide population-based cohorts. He is currently conducting a large study monitoring for silent or asymptomatic atrial fibrillation in women from the WHI randomized to exercise intervention, and was co-PI of the Apple Heart Study, a clinical trial that validated the ability of a smartwatch to detect atrial fibrillation.

The Adult Congenital Heart Program at Stanford specializes in providing comprehensive care for adults born with congenital heart defects. This multidisciplinary program focuses on advanced treatment options and seamless transitions from pediatric to adult cardiology, ensuring ongoing support throughout a patient's life. Recognized by the Adult Congenital Heart Association, the program offers a range of services including diagnostics, lifestyle counseling, medical management, and surgical interventions. With a team of board-certified cardiologists and collaboration with leading experts, the program is dedicated to delivering high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Generated from the website