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A 53-year-old female asked:

Loeys dietz child and my ascending aorta is dilated. any knowledgable drs. in atlanta?

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Dr. Robert Pearson-Martinez
Dr. Robert Pearson-Martinezanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 22 years experience
Sibley Heart Center: Sibley Heart Center (with Emory University) has an excellent reputation. I'm not from the area and don't know if they have any special center for connective tissue disorders (like Loeys-Dietz, Marfan or Ehlers-Danlos), but that would be a good place to start. Medical treatment and follow-up may be sufficient if the dilatation is not severe. Good luck.
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