A harmful MYH11 variant detected in a family with thoracic aortic dissection and patent ductus arteriosus

We present this familial case to stress the necessity of postmortem genetic testing in such cases among forensic practices. Identifying those culprit gene variants can direct effective genetic counseling and personalized health management in family members (especially first-degree relatives) with high-risk genotypes.
Source: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology - Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research