Coarctation of the aorta: are genes relevant?

In a busy clinic, it is easy to overlook genetic aspects of congenital heart disease. The complexity of genetic influence on disease makes it difficult to provide clear, accurate advice about recurrence risks and genetics to individual patients. This is particularly true of coarctation of the aorta,...

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Published in:Journal of cardiovascular surgery Vol. 57; no. 4; pp. 546 - 556
Main Author: Francis, Catherine M
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Italy 01.08.2016
Subjects:
Aortic Coarctation - diagnosis
Aortic Coarctation - genetics
Aortic Coarctation - therapy
Chromosome Aberrations
Genetic Markers
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Variation
Heredity
Humans
Pedigree
Phenotype
Prognosis
Risk Factors
ISSN:1827-191X
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Summary:In a busy clinic, it is easy to overlook genetic aspects of congenital heart disease. The complexity of genetic influence on disease makes it difficult to provide clear, accurate advice about recurrence risks and genetics to individual patients. This is particularly true of coarctation of the aorta, which appears sporadic in the majority of cases. We will see that in fact, genetics can play an important role in coarctation. We will review the current state of knowledge about the genetics of coarctation, encompassing syndromic and non-syndromic presentations, and consider the implications for clinical practice.
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ISSN:1827-191X