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Abdominal aortic aneurysms and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
1Department of Medicine, University of Lund, Malmö General Hospital, Sweden.
Journal of Internal Medicine
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are not significantly linked to severe alpha 1-antitrypsin (alpha 1 AT) deficiency (PiZZ phenotype). This study found no increased risk, suggesting any co-occurrence is likely coincidental.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Genetics
- Cardiovascular Health
Background:
- Alpha 1-antitrypsin (alpha 1 AT) deficiency, particularly the PiZZ phenotype, has been anecdotally linked to an increased incidence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs).
- Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is also associated with alpha 1 AT deficiency.