Aortic Disease & Genetics
Genetic factors contribute significantly to the risk of developing an aortic
aneurysm and/or dissection. In addition, individuals may have a hereditary
(or genetic) predisposition to develop an aortic aneurysm/dissection.
The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center is committed to discovering
genetic modifiers that contribute to aortic disease. Our team looks closely
at how genetics can affect a person’s risk for thoracic aortic aneurysm
and dissection. A review of your medical history, family history, and
a comprehensive physical exam will be conducted at the time of your new
consult appointment. The Aortic Center offers genetic counseling and testing
at the time of your new consult appointment.
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. First-
degree relatives (parents, siblings, and children) of a person who has
or has had a thoracic aortic aneurysm and/or dissection have a higher
chance to develop an aneurysm and should undergo aortic screening.
Contact Us
The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center provides every therapeutic
advantage, from a highly skilled team, to advanced treatment approaches
and state of the art facilities. Call us for a consultation or a second
opinion at
855-735-5677 or
email. For patients who live a long distance from Hoag, we are also available
for virtual telehealth visits.