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Aortic Dissection Runs in the Family

  • aortichopechefrobb
  • Aug 13, 2023
  • 1 min read

While family history is a strong risk factor, both genetic and environmental factors contribute


Heritability of aortic dissection was estimated as 57% for genetic factors, 3% for shared environmental factors, and 40% for non-shared environmental factors.

 
 
 

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