Incidence of familial intracranial aneurysms in 200 patients: comparison among Caucasian, African-American, and Hispanic populations.

Abstract excerpt

OBJECTIVE: Although the cause of cerebral aneurysms remains unclear, there is clear evidence that genetic predisposition plays a role. Ten percent of patients report an aneurysm in a first-degree family member. However, studies to date have largely involved Caucasian populations. Our goal was to characterize the familial aggregation of intracranial aneurysms in different ethnic groups. METHODS: We began a...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Black or African American
• Share to Black People
• Share to Genetic Predisposition to Disease