Aortic Disease & Genetics
The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center at Hoag also looks closely
at how genetics could affect a person’s risk for aortic aneurysm.
The Center offers genetic counseling and testing.
Certain genetic syndromes that affect connective tissue, including Marfan
syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome vascular type and
Turner syndrome, can greatly increase the risk of developing an aortic
aneurysm. Some individuals may have a predisposition to develop an aortic
aneurysm and/or dissection even without having one of the genetic syndromes.
For additional information on risks, signs and symptoms, feel free to visit
community resource
The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.