Can Moyamoya Disease Susceptibility Gene Affect Extracranial Systemic Artery Stenosis?

We report a case of a unique Japanese pedigree associated with RNF213. A 53-year-old woman with no arteriosclerotic risk factors experienced coronary artery disease, followed by coronary artery bypass surgery. In 8 years, she suffered sudden abdominal pain.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 1, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Shunsuke Nomura, Yasuo Aihara, Hiroyuki Akagawa, Kentaro Chiba, Koji Yamaguchi, Akitsugu Kawashima, Yoshikazu Okada, Takakazu Kawamata Source Type: research