Article
Genetic testing in patients with aortic aneurysms/dissections: a novel genotype/phenotype correlation?
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery - 1 Jun 2007
Waldmüller Stephan, Müller Melanie, Warnecke Henning, Rees Wolfgang, Schöls Wolfgang, Walterbusch Gerhard, Ennker Jürgen, Scheffold Thomas
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Mutations in the genes encoding fibrillin-1 (FBN1) and transforming growth factor beta receptor type II (TGFBR2) are known causes of Marfan syndrome (MFS) and related disorders. However, a sound correlation between the genotype and the cardiovascular phenotype has not yet been established. The objective of the present study was to identify novel mutations in FBN1 and TGFBR2 and to assess whether the...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aortic Dissection
- Aorta
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Calcium-Binding Proteins
- Cohort Studies
- Epidermal Growth Factor
- Female
- Fibrillin-1
