Whether you are coming from around the corner or around the world, you want to know what to expect before, during and after your visit with us. If you have any questions while reviewing this information, please contact us. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Due to the nature of aorta disease, there may be a few ways to become a patient. For example, patients may want to be followed clinically (or medically) for some time, or may be beginning the diagnosis of aorta disease. Others may be exploring treatment options and require a surgery consultation. Last, patients with Marfan Syndrome or Connective Tissue disorders may want to obtain a comprehensive treatment plan. We are here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
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If your scheduled appointment is at least one week away, you will be asked to send in a copy of your medical records, including a medical history, test results and films (echocardiogram, ultrasound, chest X-ray, MRI, CT). All information should be sent in the same package (clearly marked with your name and address) via Airborne Express, Federal Express, or certified U.S. mail (make sure you have a tracking number) to the physician you will be seeing at Cleveland Clinic. Your appointment may be with Vascular Medicine (Desk J3 - 5), Cardiovascular Imaging (Desk J1 - 5) or Clinical Cardiology (Desk J2 - 4), depending on your condition and needs.
The address to mail your records is:
Physician Name
Cleveland Clinic
Desk Number
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
If your scheduled appointment is less than one week away, please bring your records to your appointment.
Traveling to Cleveland Clinic
To help make your visit to Cleveland Clinic as easy as possible, please visit:
Information on travel to the Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute.
What to expect during your appointment
Your appointment will begin by meeting with a nurse or physician assistant (PA) who will collect information about your medical history, symptoms and test results, and enter your information into our electronic medical record. This will help the doctor during your exam.
You may need blood and imaging tests, such as an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, MRI or CT scan. The specialists in the Aorta Center will use these tests to help diagnosis your condition or create an individualized treatment plan for you. A cardiologist from the Aorta Center will review your records, take a medical history, perform a physical exam, and, if needed, consult with other physicians in the Aorta Center to discuss your condition. If you need to meet with one of the multidisciplinary specialists, they will be consulted and we hope to arrange a meeting with them within a day to limit travel to and from Cleveland Clinic. The Aorta Center cardiologist will talk to you about your diagnosis and plan of care within 1 to 2 days, depending on when your test results are completed.
How long will you need to stay at Cleveland Clinic?
You should plan on spending 1 to 2 days in the Cleveland area. Your stay may be longer if a treatment is scheduled at the time of your visit.
Follow-up
Your doctor will talk to you about your plan for follow-up care.
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If you would like information about your surgical options for your aorta disease, you can send your medical records in for a review. The process involves several steps:
- Contact the Heart and Vascular Institute Resource Nurses, who will collect information such as your contact information and what type of surgery you need.
- The nurses will give you a list of the information needed to complete the surgical review and give you instructions on how to send in your information.
- You will send in your records to be reviewed by one of our surgeons.
- The surgeon’s office will call you to let you know about your surgical options. The process generally takes a couple weeks once we receive your films, unless your physician determines that there is an urgent need for surgery.
- If you decide to have surgery at Cleveland Clinic, you will be scheduled for a surgery date.
What to expect during your appointment
You will arrive a few days before your surgery to have a full evaluation and meet your surgical team. You and your family will attend a complete education program to prepare you for what to expect before, during and after your surgery. See Heart Surgery at Cleveland Clinic for more information about having surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
How long will you need to stay at Cleveland Clinic?
Your hospital stay depends on many factors, such as your condition, the type of surgery you need and your medical history. Generally, patients who live outside of the Cleveland area come to Cleveland a day or two prior to surgery, stay in the hospital 5 to 7 days, and stay in Cleveland at least one night after leaving the hospital before traveling home. We ask that you return to Cleveland Clinic for a post-op visit during the first week after you leave the hospital, so you may want to plan on staying in the area until after that visit.
Follow-up
Your doctor will talk to you about your plan for follow-up care.
- »Vascular Surgery Appointments
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If your scheduled appointment is at least one week away, you will be asked to send in a copy of your medical records, including a medical history, test results and films (echocardiogram, ultrasound, chest X-ray, MRI, CT). All information should be sent in the same package (clearly marked with your name and address) via Airborne Express, Federal Express, or certified U.S. mail (make sure you have a tracking number) to the physician you will be seeing at Cleveland Clinic. Your appointment may be with Vascular Medicine (Desk J3 - 5), Cardiovascular Imaging (Desk J1 - 5) or Clinical Cardiology (Desk J2 - 4), depending on your condition and needs.
The address to mail your records is:
Physician Name
Cleveland Clinic
Desk F - 30
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
If your scheduled appointment is less than one week away, please bring your records to your appointment.
Traveling to Cleveland Clinic
To help make your visit to Cleveland Clinic as easy as possible, please visit:
Information on travel to the Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute.
What to expect during your appointment
Your appointment will begin by meeting with a nurse or physician assistant (PA) who will collect information about your medical history, symptoms and test results, and enter your information into our electronic medical record. This will help the doctor during your exam.
You may need blood and imaging tests, such as an MRI or CT scan. The specialists in the Aorta Center will use these tests to help diagnose your condition or create an individualized treatment plan for you.
A vascular surgeon from the Aorta Center will review your records, take a medical history, perform a physical exam, and, if needed, consult with other physicians in the Aorta Center to discuss your condition. If you need to meet with one of the multidisciplinary specialists, they will hope to arrange a meeting with them within a day to limit travel to and from Cleveland Clinic. The Aorta Center vascular surgeon will talk to you about your diagnosis and plan of care within 1 to 2 days, depending on when your test results are completed.
How long will you need to stay at Cleveland Clinic?
You should plan on spending 1 to 2 days in the Cleveland area. Your stay may be longer if a treatment is scheduled at the time of your visit.
If you need to have vascular surgery at the time of your visit, the amount of time you spend in the hospital will depend on many factors, such as your condition, the type of surgery you need and your medical history. Generally, patients who live outside of the Cleveland area come to Cleveland a day before their surgery, stay in the hospital 3 to 7 days, and stay in Cleveland at least one night after leaving the hospital before traveling home.
Follow-up
Your doctor will talk to you about your plan for follow-up care.
- »Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic
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Due to the complex nature of Marfan and Connective Tissue Disorders, you may be interested in having a full evaluation that involves specialists in cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopedics and other departments, as needed.
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If you are older than 16 years of age, these appointments can be arranged by calling the office of Dr. Svensson, Director of the Aorta Center and Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic.
Please call 216.445.4813 or toll free 800.223-.2273, extension 54813.