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The Genetics of Inheritable Aortic Diseases

  • aortichopechefrobb
  • Aug 27, 2023
  • 1 min read

A family history of aortic dissection was associated with a >6-fold increased risk of AD. Patients with a family history of AD presented at a younger age compared to those without a family history. Patients with AD and a family history of AD had a higher risk of undergoing aortic surgery compared to those without a family history.

 
 
 

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