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Nonsyndromic familial type B aortic dissection exhibits distinct clinical profiles and operative outcomes.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Sept 2026
Lian Tiffany, Pai Chih-Wen, Woznicki Elise, Ouzounian Maral, Bossone Eduardo, Harris Kevin M, O'Gara Patrick, Bismuth Jean, Bhan Anil, Kaiser Clayton, Chen Edward P, Nienaber Christoph, Isselbacher Eric, Lindsay Mark, Eagle Kim, Evangelista Arturo, Shalhub Sherene
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BACKGROUND: Although a heritable nature of type A aortic dissection is well established, the contribution of family history to type B aortic dissection (TBAD) remains less clearly characterized. This analysis evaluates the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of familial TBAD (FTBAD) compared with sporadic TBAD and Marfan syndrome (MFS)-related TBAD to determine whether FTBAD exhibits features...
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