Genetics of aortic aneurysm and dissection
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at the genetic reasons behind aortic aneurysms and sudden aortic tears. By studying people who had surgery at the University Hospital Basel, researchers hope to find inherited patterns that could help predict and prevent these serious conditions.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery for an aortic aneurysm or an aortic dissection (sudden tear) at the University Hospital Basel.
- Your surgery happened in 2015 or later.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have a known genetic condition like Marfan syndrome, Turner syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- You are willing and able to give your permission (informed consent) to be in the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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