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Genetic testing in aortic aneurysm disease: PRO.
Cardiology clinics - 1 May 2010
Milewicz Dianna M, Carlson Alicia A, Regalado Ellen S
Abstract excerpt
Thoracic aortic aneurysms leading to type A dissections (TAAD) are the major diseases affecting the aorta. A genetic predisposition for TAAD can occur as part of a genetic syndrome. It can be inherited in an autosomal dominant manner with decreased penetrance and variable expression. Genetic heterogeneity for familial TAAD has been demonstrated with the identification of four genes leading to TAAD. Genetic...
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