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Genetic and Environmental Effects on the Abdominal Aortic Diameter Development / Efeitos Genéticos e Ambientais no Desenvolvimento do Diâmetro da Aorta Abdominal
Tarnoki, Adam Domonkos; Tarnoki, David Laszlo; Littvay, Levente; Garami, Zsolt; Karlinger, Kinga; Berczi, Viktor.
Affiliation
  • Tarnoki, Adam Domonkos; Semmelweis University. Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy. Budapest. HU
  • Tarnoki, David Laszlo; Semmelweis University. Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy. Budapest. HU
  • Littvay, Levente; Semmelweis University. Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy. Budapest. HU
  • Garami, Zsolt; Semmelweis University. Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy. Budapest. HU
  • Karlinger, Kinga; Semmelweis University. Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy. Budapest. HU
  • Berczi, Viktor; Semmelweis University. Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy. Budapest. HU
Arq. bras. cardiol ; Arq. bras. cardiol;106(1): 13-17, Jan. 2016. tab
Article in Pt | LILACS | ID: lil-771046
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ABSTRACT
Abstract

Background:

Configuration of the abdominal aorta is related to healthy aging and a variety of disorders.

Objectives:

We aimed to assess heritable and environmental effects on the abdominal aortic diameter.

Methods:

114 adult (69 monozygotic, 45 same-sex dizygotic) twin pairs (mean age 43.6 ± 16.3 years) underwent abdominal ultrasound with Esaote MyLab 70X ultrasound machine to visualize the abdominal aorta below the level of the origin of the renal arteries and 1-3 cm above the bifurcation.

Results:

Age- and sex-adjusted heritability of the abdominal aortic diameter below the level of the origin of the renal arteries was 40% [95% confidence interval (CI), 14 to 67%] and 55% above the aortic bifurcation (95% CI, 45 to 70%). None of the aortic diameters showed common environmental effects, but unshared environmental effects were responsible for 60% and 45% of the traits, respectively.

Conclusions:

Our analysis documents the moderate heritability and its segment-specific difference of the abdominal aortic diameter. The moderate part of variance was explained by unshared environmental components, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle factors in primary prevention. Further studies in this field may guide future gene-mapping efforts and investigate specific lifestyle factors to prevent abdominal aortic dilatation and its complications.
RESUMO
Resumo Fundamento A configuração da aorta abdominal relaciona-se com o envelhecimento saudável e uma série de distúrbios.

Objetivos:

Avaliar efeitos herdáveis e ambientais no diâmetro da aorta abdominal.

Métodos:

114 pares de gêmeos adultos (69 monozigóticos e 45 dizigóticos do mesmo sexo), com idade média de 43,6 ± 16,3 anos, foram submetidos a ultrassonografia abdominal com o aparelho Esaote MyLab 70X para visualização da aorta abdominal abaixo da origem das artérias renais e 1-3 cm acima da bifurcação aórtica.

Resultados:

A herdabilidade ajustada para idade e sexo do diâmetro da aorta abdominal abaixo da origem das artérias renais foi 40% [intervalo de confiança (IC) 95%, 14 – 67%] e acima da bifurcação, 55% (IC 95%, 45 – 70%). Nenhum dos diâmetros aórticos apresentou efeitos ambientais comuns, mas os efeitos ambientais não compartilhados foram responsáveis por 60% e 45% dos traços, respectivamente.

Conclusões:

Nossa análise mostrou herdabilidade moderada e diferença do diâmetro da aorta abdominal com especificidade de segmento. A parte moderada da variância foi explicada pelo componente ambiental não compartilhado, enfatizando a importância do estilo de vida na prevenção primária. Estudos adicionais nesse campo poderão guiar futuros esforços de mapeamento genético e investigar fatores específicos de estilo de vida para prevenir dilatação da aorta abdominal e suas complicações.
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Aorta, Abdominal / Gene-Environment Interaction Type of study: Etiology_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: Pt Journal: Arq. bras. cardiol Journal subject: CARDIOLOGIA Year: 2016 Type: Article

Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Aorta, Abdominal / Gene-Environment Interaction Type of study: Etiology_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: Pt Journal: Arq. bras. cardiol Journal subject: CARDIOLOGIA Year: 2016 Type: Article