I found an article on a recent study led by scientists at the University of Texas. Scientists at the university have discovered a single gene defect that causes thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections as well as early onset coronary artery disease, ischemic stroke and Moyamoya disease.
Summary of article published in American Journal of Human Genetics: Mutations in Smooth Muscle Alpha-Actin (ACTA2) Cause Early Onset Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke and Moyamoya Disease, Along with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
I was going to contact the principal investigator to see if I could be a part of the study. I have two of the conditions described and it would be nice to know if this is the answer to my problems.
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