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Expert consensus recommendations on the cardiogenetic care for patients with thoracic aortic disease and their first-degree relatives.
International journal of cardiology - 1 May 2018
Verhagen Judith M A, Kempers Marlies, Cozijnsen Luc, Bouma Berto J, Duijnhouwer Anthonie L, Post Jan G, Hilhorst-Hofstee Yvonne, Bekkers Sebastiaan C A M, Kerstjens-Frederikse Wilhelmina S, van Brakel Thomas J, Lambermon Eric, Wessels Marja W, Loeys Bart L, Roos-Hesselink Jolien W, van de Laar Ingrid M B H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a potentially life-threatening disorder with a strong genetic component. The number of genes implicated in TAA has increased exponentially over the last decade. Approximately 20% of patients with TAA have a positive family history. As most TAA remain asymptomatic for a long time, screening of at risk relatives is warranted to prevent complications. Existing...
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