Multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome
MONDO:0013452A spectrum of conditions caused by monoallelic pathogenic variants in ACTA2. Phenotypes can present in isolation or in combination and can include, but are not limited to: cardiovascular manifestations (heritable thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, coronary artery disease, patent ductus arteriosus, aortic pulmonary window, and/or early-onset atherosclerosis), smooth muscle cell dysfunction (hypoperistalsis, hydronephrosis and hydroureter, megacystis), ophthalmological manifestations (retinal vessel disease, congenital mydriasis and iris flocculi/hypoplasia), and a Moyamoya-like cerebrovascular disease.
Also known as: ACTA2-related smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome, multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome, congenital mydriasis, patent ductus arteriosus, thoracic aortic aneurysm, and vasculopathy, mydriasis, congenital, with patent ductus arteriosus, thoracic aortic aneurysm, and vasculopathy
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Heart drug tested to fight COVID-19 complications
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called CardiolRx in 90 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also had heart disease or risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal was to see if the drug could lower the chance of death, needing intensive care, or having heart problems. The t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Painkiller showdown: which is safer for the heart?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how two common pain relievers—celecoxib (a Coxib) and naproxen (an NSAID)—affect blood clotting in people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. All participants took low-dose aspirin daily. The goal was to see if on…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Platelet and Thrombosis Research, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC