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- Title
Vascular Disease Patient Information Page: Genetic testing for inherited vascular diseases associated with aneurysm and dissection.
- Authors
MacCarrick, Gretchen; Ratchford, Elizabeth V
- Abstract
This article provides information on genetic testing for inherited vascular diseases associated with aneurysm and dissection. It explains how genetic testing can analyze a person's DNA to look for variants associated with certain medical conditions. The article discusses the benefits and potential risks of genetic testing, as well as the role of genetic counseling. It emphasizes the importance of gathering family medical history and provides a glossary of terms commonly used in genetic testing. The article concludes by mentioning insurance coverage for genetic testing and the potential for gene-specific management in medical care. It is available online for free and is part of the Vascular Medicine collection.
- Subjects
GENETIC testing; DISSECTING aneurysms; VASCULAR diseases; GENETIC disorders; FAMILY history (Medicine); MUCOCUTANEOUS lymph node syndrome
- Publication
Vascular Medicine, 2023, Vol 28, Issue 6, p618
- ISSN
1358-863X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1358863X231191823