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Genetic variants in patients with multiple arterial aneurysms

  • By

  • Daniel Körfer

  • Caspar Grond-Ginsbach

  • Andreas S. Peters

  • Sebastian Burkart

  • Maja Hempel

  • Christian P. Schaaf

  • Dittmar Böckler

  • Philipp Erhart

  • October 9, 2024

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    Arterial aneurysms are characterized by a vessel diameter enlargement of 150%, leading to severe complications like rupture and thromboembolic events.

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    The study identified 24 genetic variants in 23 genes associated with vascular diseases in patients with multiple arterial aneurysms.

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    Patients with multiple aneurysms exhibited earlier disease onset and distinct clinical outcomes compared to those with single aneurysms.

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    Genetic testing is recommended for patients with thoracic aortic disease under 60 years or with a positive family history of aneurysms.

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    The research utilized whole exome sequencing to explore genetic factors contributing to the formation of multiple arterial aneurysms.

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Genetic variants in patients with multiple arterial aneurysms

  • by Daniel Körfer, Caspar Grond-Ginsbach, Andreas S. Peters, Sebastian Burkart, Maja Hempel, Christian P. Schaaf, Dittmar Böckler, Philipp Erhart

  • October 9, 2024

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