Update on the genetic risk for thoracic aortic aneurysms and acute aortic dissections: implications for clinical care.

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Genetic variation plays a significant role in predisposing individuals to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. Advances in genomic research have led to the discovery of 11 genes validated to cause heritable thoracic aortic disease (HTAD). Identifying the pathogenic variants responsible for aortic disease in affected patients confers substantial clinical utility by establishing a definitive diagnosis to...

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