Genetic and environmental contributions to abdominal aortic aneurysm development in a twin population.

doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2009.08.036

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Genetic and environmental contributions to abdominal aortic aneurysm development in a twin population.

Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Jan 2010

Wahlgren Carl Magnus, Larsson Emma, Magnusson Patrik K E, Hultgren Rebecka, Swedenborg Jesper

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BACKGROUND: The contribution of hereditary and environmental factors to the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) is still partly unknown. The aim of this study was to analyze the role of these factors in a large population-based sample of twins. METHODS: The Swedish Twin Registry, containing data on twins born in the country since 1886, was cross-linked with the Inpatient Registry, providing national...

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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
Environment
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Genetic
Odds Ratio
Pedigree
Population Surveillance
Prevalence
Registries
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Sweden

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PMID: 19939604
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.08.036

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