Swedish study reveals family ties to aortic aneurysm risk

NCT ID NCT07577128

First seen May 13, 2026 ยท Last updated May 13, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether people with a close family member who had an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) are more likely to develop one themselves. Researchers are using Swedish national health records to compare the risk in relatives versus the general population. The goal is to better understand how heredity influences AAA, which could help with early detection and prevention.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karolinska Institutet

    Stockholm, Sweden

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