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Ch. 16. 17. 19 Flashcards

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Thoracic aortic aneurysm

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widening/bulging of upper portion of the aorta at the descending thoracic aorta, ascending aorta or aortic arch

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Aortic dissection

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longitudinal tear between layers of the aorta = may worsen due to high pressure flow inside aorta

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What is TAAD?

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familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection

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In aortic dissection, where does the tear begin?

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intima layer → media layer → blood fills tears = exacerbates divide → tear goes down the vessel (towards or away from the heart)

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What is cystic medial necrosis?

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media layer of aorta loses smooth muscle fibers and elasticity

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What is the pathological basis for weakening of the aortic wall in familial TAAD?

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cystic medial necrosis

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What is an aortic aneurysm?

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abnormal dilation of aorta at the level of ascending aorta or sinuses of Valsalva (descending aorta)

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What are the 3 primary manifestations of TAAD

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Dilation of aorta at level of ascending aorta or at level of sinuses of Valsalva (descending aorta) |
Dissection of the ascending aorta | both

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How is diagnosis of TAAD confirmed?

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measuring dimensions of the aorta at level of sinuses of Valsalva AND measuring ascending aorta via CT, MRI or transesophageal echocardiography

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When diagnosing for TAAD, what are some differential diagnoses to consider?

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Marfan’s syndrome | other connective tissue diseases

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What is a proband?

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individual on pedigree who’s disease forms the center of the investigation = person around whom a pedigree is drawn

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Which screening technique is most preferred for TAAD and why?

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CT = available, noninvasive and easily tolerated

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How does CT give an accurate result for TAAD?

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measures from center of intraluminal flow to each side of aortic wall = accurate true diameter

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What are 2 things used to screen for TAAD?

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CT | aortic dissection bundle questions

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What symptom of TAAD must a clinician strongly consider using the Aortic Dissection Bundle Questions?

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chest pain for any age

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What is a Type A dissection of TAAD?

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Progressive enlargement of ascending aorta → aortic dissection/rupture

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What is a Type B dissection of TAAD?

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enlargement at aortic arch or distal to the arch and propagate distally

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What are 4 clinical features of aortic aneurysms?

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anterior chest pain | posterior chest pain | both | referred pain to left/bilateral shoulder(s)

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What are the 4 Ps regarding signs and symptoms of dissections?

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pallor | paresthesias (pins and needles) | pulselessness | paralysis

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What are the 2 loci associated with TAAD?

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FAA1 and TAAD1

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What are the 4 genes associated with TAAD?

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TGFBR1, TGFBR2, MYH11, ACTA2

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What inheritance pattern does TAAD have?

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autosomal dominant

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Which TAAD gene has full penetrance?

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TAAD1

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Which TAAD gene has decreased penetrance? Which gender is it most common under?

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FAA1 = women

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Which TAAD gene is associated with patent ductus arteriosus?

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MYH11

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What are 2 TAAD physical findings associated with mutations in the ACTA2 gene?

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livedo reticularis | iris flocculi

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What is livedo reticularis?

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web-like purplish skin discoloration caused by constriction of deep dermal capillaries

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What is iris flocculi?

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ocular abnormality associated with ACTA2 mutation in TAAD

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What syndrome is associated with TAAD gene mutation of TGFBR1 or TGFBR2?

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Loeys-Dietz syndrome

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What is variable expressivity with TAAD?

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2 affected individuals in a family may have different onset = one has earlier onset and other has later onset

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What are 2 syndromes associated with familial TAAD?

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Marfan’s | Loeys-Dietz syndrome

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Which 2 mutations account for the majority of mutations in TAAD?

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TAAD1 and ACTA2

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What defines hypercholesterolemia?

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fasting total blood cholesterol level of >240mg/dL

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What is TC and LDL-C in hypercholesterolemia?

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TC = total serum cholesterol | LDL-C = low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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What is the inheritance pattern for hypercholesterolemia? Which is more common?

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autosomal dominant (more common) | autosomal recessive

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What is low-density lipoprotein?

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responsible for transporting cholesterol to extrahepatic (outside of liver) tissues

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What 3 tissues does hypercholesterolemia commonly affect?

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skin, tendons, and arteries

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What is the normal function of the LDL receptor?

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sequester and eliminate LDL from blood = controlling TC levels

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What does LDL do?

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carries cholesterol in the blood –> LDL-C = LDL carrying a cholesterol molecule(s)

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What is allelic variant in FH (familial hypercholesterolemia)?

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more than 1,000 different defects on LDLR gene

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What is atherosclerosis?

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thickening of arterial walls due to lipid deposits = wall loses elasticity over time

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What are the 2 less common forms of hypercholesterolemia?

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high TC and high cholesterol

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What are 2 effects of mutation of LDLR? (absent vs defective)

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completely absent = more severe effects on phenotype | defect = still has LDL-C circulating but not as bad as latter

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How do plaques in FH form?

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injury to intima layer of vessel = oxidizes passing LDL-C = recruits monocytes at injury site –> monocytes phagocytize oxidized LDL-C –> foamy lipid-laden macrophages (foam cells) = plaques

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What can cause injury to endothelium blood vessel walls?

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infection, inflammation, smoking, and elevated LDL-C

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What is angina?

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inadequate O2 delivery to heart muscles = exertional chest pain, relieved at rest

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How does atherosclerosis from FH cause angina and myocardia infarction?

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70% plaque buildup in vessel = angina |

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How does atherosclerosis from FH cause angina and myocardia infarction?

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70% plaque buildup in vessel = angina | >70% plaque buildup in vessel = complete blockage = no O2 delivery to heart = MI

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What are the 4 symptoms associated with FH?

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atherosclerosis | xanthomas | xanthelasmata | arcus corneus

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What is xanthomas?

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abnormal growths in the tendons due to cholesterol deposit accumulation at tendons

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What is TC and LDL-C in hypercholesterolemia?

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TC = total serum cholesterol | LDL-C = low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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What is xanthelasmata?

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cholesterol deposits under skin or eyelids = yellow discoloration

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What is arcus corneus?

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corneal disease due to cholesterol deposits at peripheral border of cornea

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What are the 5 genes mutated involved in FH?

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LDLR ; APOB ; LDLRAP1 ; PSCK9 : I gene

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What effect does mutation in APOB have on FH?

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familial defective apolipoprotein B-100 = LDL-C can’t bind LDL-C to surface receptors

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What effect does mutation in LDLRAP1 have on FH?

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receptors can’t transport sequestered LDL-C across membrane

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Which FH gene mutation is autosomal recessive?

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LDLRAP1

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What kind of mutation does the PSCK9 mutated gene have in FH? What happens?

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gain of function | PSCK9 breaks down LDL receptors at a HIGHER rate than normal

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What kind of mutation does the mutated I gene have in FH? What happens?

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loss of function | decreased activity of PCSK9 = decrease LDL receptor degradation = LDL-C can be uptaken into cell

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What are the 4 screening methods for FH?

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family history | pedigree | fasting lipid profile | cascade screening (family tracing)

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What is the target goal for TC levels in FH?

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100 mg/dL

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What is Marfan’s Syndrome?

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Connective tissue disorder that affects many organs such as eyes, aorta, skin. Characterized by long bones

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What is the genetic cause of Marfan’s Syndrome?

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de novo or inherited mutation in FBN1 gene on chromosome 15

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What inheritance pattern does Marfan’s Syndrome follow?

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autosomal dominant

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What is the percent of Marfan Syndrome cases occurs due to de novo mutation?

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25%

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What is the typical body type of those with Marfan’s Syndrome?

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tall thin stature with long thin arms and legs

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What are 5 skeletal atypicalities of Marfan’s Syndrome?

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arachnodactyly | dolichostenomelia | overcrowded teeth | scoliosis | chest deformities (pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum)

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What is arachnodactyly?

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long slender spiderlike fingers and toes comparison to soles and palms

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What is dolichostenomelia?

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arm span exceeding body height

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What is pectus excavatum?

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chest concaves in

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What is pectus carinatum?

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chest protrudes forward (ie: pigeon’s chest)

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What are 2 ocular defects due to Marfan’s Syndrome?

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myopia | ectopia lentis

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What are 2 cardiac abnormalities due to Marfan’s Syndrome?

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Valve defects (mitral and aortic = most common) | Valvular insufficiency

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What are 4 symptoms of valvular insufficiency with Marfan’s Syndrome?

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SOB | fatigue | palpitations | murmurs

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What are 5 other associated findings with Marfan’s Syndrome?

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spontaneous pneumothroax | hernias | bullae development in lungs | skin stretch marks | high risk pregnancies

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What are the 2 things the clinical diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome is made based on?

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family history and 4 physical examination findings

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What 4 physical examination findings does the clinical diagnosis of Marfan’s Syndrome is made based on?

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dura ectasia | ectopia lentis | aortic dilation/dissection at level of sinuses of Valsalva | 4 of 8 specified skeletal features

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What is ectopia lentis?

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displaced lens

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What is dura ectasia?

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stretching of dural sac in lumbosacral spine

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What is the normal function of FBN1 gene?

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normal protein fibrillin-1 which regulates growth/repair of tissues AND combines with other structural proteins to form microfibrils

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What are microfibrils?

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integral fibers that give strength and flexibility to all connective, load-bearing tissues

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What is dominant negative mutation?

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mutated allele disrupts the function of a normal allele in the same cell

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How is a mutated FBN1 gene a dominant negative mutation?

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mutated FBN1 gene inhibits production of normal fibrilin-1 protein = blocks formation of normal microfibrils —-> mutated protein in scaffold = loses integrity and strength of entire structure

82
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What is the penetrance % of Marfan’s Syndrome?

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100%

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What is genetic heterogeneity?

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different gene mutations lead to same/similar phenotype

84
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How does Marfan’s Syndrome exhibit genetic heterogeneity and variable expressivity?

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specific FBN1 mutations are scattered across gene –> combination of mutations will vary in expressivity

85
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What is a genocopy?

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similar phenotype expression but different genotypes (and different disease)

86
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What are the 4 current surveillance recommendations for Marfan syndrome?

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family and medical history | annual echocardiograms | molecular genetic testing | linkage analysis

87
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What is Fredrickson classification in hyperlipidemia?

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Method of determining the phenotype to select the appropriate pharmacotherapeutic agents.

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What is the relationship between LDL-C and coronary artery disease?

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reduction of one disease in adults is directly proportional to a reduction of the other disease.

ie: 5% reduction in LDL-C is equivalent to a 5% reduction in coronary events.

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For TAAD associated with TGFBR2 mutations what congenital condition can be involved?

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bicuspid aortic valve

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What screening technique is used for any initial screening for TAAD?

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CT

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