Article
GenTAC registry report: gender differences among individuals with genetically triggered thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Apr 2013
Holmes Kathryn W, Maslen Cheryl L, Kindem Mark, Kroner Barbara L, Song Howard K, Ravekes William, Dietz H C, Weinsaft Jonathan W, Roman Mary J, Devereux Richard B, Pyeritz Reed E, Bavaria Joseph, Milewski Karianna, Milewicz Dianna, LeMaire Scott A, Hendershot Tabitha, Eagle Kim A, Tolunay H Eser, Desvigne-Nickens Patrice, Silberbach Michael
Abstract excerpt
Previous data suggest women are at increased risk of death from aortic dissection. Therefore, we analyzed data from the GenTAC registry, the NIH-sponsored program that collects information about individuals with genetically triggered thoracic aortic aneurysms and cardiovascular conditions. We performed cross-sectional analyses in adults with Marfan syndrome (MFS), familial thoracic aortic aneurysm or dissection...
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