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Is Aortic Dissection hereditary?
Here you can see if Aortic Dissection can be hereditary. Do you have any genetic components? Does any member of your family have Aortic Dissection or may be more predisposed to developing the condition?
I have read that it is, and some of my relatives may have dissected and died in the distant past, their sudden demise attributed to a severe heart attack. i understand that there are genetic tests that can determine a predisposition.
Posted Jul 12, 2017 by Errol 1650
It can be. Researchers find out more and more every year. We know know that 25% of those who get TAAD (aneurysm or dissection in the thoracic aorta) - this is a familial disease. It may not have a proper name, but 25% researchers know is from a familial disease. Many docotrs stil think aortic dissection is mainly related to Marfan Syndrome. This is not correct with what we know today. Marfan is just a minor cause, of all causes causing aortic dissection. Though for people with Marfan Syndrome, aortic dissection is a very big risk.
Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Timo Söderlund 6072
Ja es kann sein dass jemand erblich vorbelastet ist. Dies kann man nur mit speziellen Untersuchungen diagnostizieren.
In meiner Familie sind zwei Menschen sehr früh und ganz plötzlich verstorben. Man hat ihnen ein plötzlichen Herztod einst zugeschrieben. Doch mit dem heutigen Wissen könnte es sich auch um eine Aortendissektion handeln.
In meiner Familie sind zwei Menschen sehr früh und ganz plötzlich verstorben. Man hat ihnen ein plötzlichen Herztod einst zugeschrieben. Doch mit dem heutigen Wissen könnte es sich auch um eine Aortendissektion handeln.
Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Regina 802
Yes I think so usually
Posted Sep 23, 2017 by Christine 1400
Aortic Dissection Can be related to Genetic issues however, it doesn't Have to be... Trauma, Genetics, Childbirth, Long term Hypertension, to name a few known causes of AD, One of the reasons we wear lap and chest belts is to prevent AD's when the body is flung forward in a Car accident The weight of the heart is suspended by the Aorta and Vena Cava ( the Vein equal to the aorta) and this can often tear the aorta open... genetic diseases Such as Marfan's Syndrom or Loey Dietz are connective tissue disorders that change various things in various ways, I was genetically tested in 2010 results came back some time after, showing I was free of 13-15 "known" Genetic Mutations (at that time) related to AD alone...
Posted Sep 25, 2017 by Jim 5641
It certainly appears to be the case
Posted Feb 3, 2018 by Lindsay McKinney 2520
No it is not. As far as I understand there are just reactions to among other things smoking
Posted Feb 10, 2018 by Marvinskan 1100
No, but some of the illnesses causing AD are. I.e. Marfan.
Posted Jun 3, 2018 by Jeppe 2300
Yes, if caused by a genetic syndrome.
Posted Sep 23, 2018 by Stefan 2500
There is a clear link, but there are also cases where it is not.
Posted Mar 12, 2019 by Bengt 2500
No, but often the condition causing it is.
Posted May 13, 2019 by Chris 1600
Yes. I have relatives that have died from AD. It was suggested that I pass on the information to others in my family, which I have done. Apparently, it can skip generations.
Posted Oct 9, 2019 by Sandy 2500
Difficult to answer, no other cases in my family as far as I know.
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Posted Apr 4, 2021 by Robert 9039
No a aortic dissection is not hereditary.
Posted Apr 2, 2022 by Larry 2550
Yes. My father died from it. My brother and myself underwent surgery because of the aneurysm. My sister is also diagnosed.
Posted May 21, 2022 by pdehaan 100
