Article
Current progress in clinical, molecular, and genetic aspects of adult fibromuscular dysplasia.
Cardiovascular research - 7 Jan 2022
Persu Alexandre, Dobrowolski Piotr, Gornik Heather L, Olin Jeffrey W, Adlam David, Azizi Michel, Boutouyrie Pierre, Bruno Rosa Maria, Boulanger Marion, Demoulin Jean-Baptiste, Ganesh Santhi K, J Guzik Tomasz, Januszewicz Magdalena, Kovacic Jason C, Kruk Mariusz, de Leeuw Peter, Loeys Bart L, Pappaccogli Marco, Perik Melanie H A M, Touzé Emmanuel, Van der Niepen Patricia, Van Twist Daan J L, Warchoł-Celińska Ewa, Prejbisz Aleksander, Januszewicz Andrzej
Abstract excerpt
Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a non-atherosclerotic vascular disease that may involve medium-sized muscular arteries throughout the body. The majority of FMD patients are women. Although a variety of genetic, mechanical, and hormonal factors play a role in the pathogenesis of FMD, overall, its cause remains poorly understood. It is probable that the pathogenesis of FMD is linked to a combination of genetic and...
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