Thoracic aortic dissection-related sudden cardiac death primarily affects men and is associated with BAV and inherited disorders, highlighting the need for genetic screening.
TAD-related sudden cardiac death in the young is strongly associated with bicuspid aortic valve and inherited disorders, highlighting the importance of routine genetic screening.
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TAD-related SCD in the young is rare, and TAD is an infrequent cause of SCD, affecting mostly men. Symptoms and chronic TAD are common, and a high index of clinical suspicion is needed for timely diagnosis. BAV (primarily the complex-phenotype) and inherited disorders are the most common associated conditions, supporting the role of routine genetic screening in this population.
Gaspari et al. (Tue,) reported a other. Thoracic aortic dissection-related sudden cardiac death primarily affects men and is associated with BAV and inherited disorders, highlighting the need for genetic screening.