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Genetic aortopathies: a case-based approach to multidisciplinary program development.

Christopher P Jordan¹, Akos Berthold², Jason Bonomo³

¹Pediatric Cardiology.

Current Opinion in Cardiology

|April 23, 2024

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Genetic counseling and testing are crucial for managing thoracic aortic disease, especially in younger patients and those with a family history. Early identification of genetic factors can improve outcomes and reduce dissection risks.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Genetics
Aortic Diseases
Genetic Counseling

Background:

Thoracic aortic disease (TAD) management requires understanding its genetic underpinnings.
A significant portion of TAD cases, particularly in individuals under 60, exhibit heritable patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the importance of genetic counseling and testing in the evaluation and management of TAD.
To highlight the role of genetics in identifying individuals at risk for acute type-A aortic dissection.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on genetic factors in thoracic aortic disease.
Emphasis on collaborative approaches involving multidisciplinary teams.

Main Results:

Up to 20% of thoracic aortic disease cases in individuals under 60 show autosomal dominant inheritance.
Many heritability factors contributing to TAD remain unidentified.

Conclusions:

Genetic aortopathy programs necessitate collaboration among cardiovascular specialists, surgeons, medical geneticists, and genetic counselors.
Comprehensive evaluation, including detailed phenotypic data collection, is vital for identifying new genes and risk factors.
These programs aim to optimize patient outcomes and decrease the population burden of acute aortic dissection.