Genetic Awareness and Risk Factorsaortic dissectiongenetic aortic disorderMarfan syndromedislocated lenseyesight problem
What should I be aware of if I have genetic aortic disorders?
Genetic aortic disease does not usually happen in isolation. Professor Mussa explains how other organs may be involved and why is it important to check for genetic mutations and familial aortic disease so you can be fully evaluated.
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Genetic Aortic Disorder has been the scope of study and research for many centers and And it's really important to recognize who may be at risk for genetic aortic disorder. There are certain facial features, certain musculoskeletal features. There are patients who may have eyesight problem or specifically dislocated lens. That may be their first sign that they have a Marfan syndrome, for instance, which puts at a higher risk of aortic dissection. So there are, so my emphasis is if you or any family member develop aortic dissection below the age of 50 then ought to be tested for a panel of genetic disorder that may be linked to aortic disease and aortic dissection.
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