Early-onset familial dilatation of the ascending aorta

Authors
Beghetti, M Steinmann, B Didier, D Kalangos, A Bottani, A
Citation
M. Beghetti et al., Early-onset familial dilatation of the ascending aorta, CARDIOLOGY, 92(1), 1999, pp. 68-70
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00086312 → ACNP
Volume
92
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
68 - 70
Database
ISI
SICI code
0008-6312(1999)92:1<68:EFDOTA>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
A mother and her two children with idiopathic ascending aortic dilatation a re reported, This provides further evidence that genetic factors are involv ed in the etiology of aortic aneurysms and calls for screening first-degree family members, including children, of young adult patients diagnosed with this condition. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.