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Genetic and Environmental Effects on the Abdominal Aortic Diameter Development.
Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia - 1 Jan 2016
Tarnoki Adam Domonkos, Tarnoki David Laszlo, Littvay Levente, Garami Zsolt, Karlinger Kinga, Berczi Viktor
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Configuration of the abdominal aorta is related to healthy aging and a variety of disorders. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to assess heritable and environmental effects on the abdominal aortic diameter. METHODS: 114 adult (69 monozygotic, 45 same-sex dizygotic) twin pairs (mean age 43.6 ± 16.3 years) underwent abdominal ultrasound with Esaote MyLab 70X ultrasound machine to visualize the abdominal aorta below...
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