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The genetics of aortopathies: Hereditary thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.
American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics - 1 Mar 2020
Chou Elizabeth L, Lindsay Mark E
Abstract excerpt
Aortopathies encompass a variety of inherited and acquired pathologies that increase risk of life-threatening dissection or rupture. Identifying individuals with hereditary thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (HTAAD) for longitudinal monitoring, medical therapy, or elective and preventative repair is paramount to reduce risk of cardiovascular-related mortality and complications from dissection and rupture....
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