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Acute Aortic Dissection in Monozygotic Twins Presenting Within Days: A Case Report
Taysir Al Janabi1, Warren Weber2, Michael N Vranian3
1Department of Internal Medicine, WellSpan York Hospital, York, USA.
Cureus
|January 16, 2026
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of acute aortic dissection in a 30-year-old man, occurring just three days after his twin brother underwent similar aortic dissection repair. The findings suggest a potential timed genetic predisposition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Genetics
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency.
- Aortic dissection in twins is exceptionally rare, with no previous reports in monozygotic twins within a short timeframe.
- The case involves a 30-year-old male presenting with aortic dissection and myocardial infarction.
Keywords:
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