Csilla Celeng1, Márton Kolossváry1, Attila Kovács1, Andrea Ágnes Molnár1, Bálint Szilveszter1, Tamás Horváth2, Mihály Károlyi1, Ádám L Jermendy1, Ádám D Tárnoki3, Dávid L Tárnoki3, Júlia Karády1, Szilard Voros4, György Jermendy5, Béla Merkely1, Pál Maurovich-Horvat6. 1. MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Városmajor St. 68, H-1122, Budapest, Hungary. 2. Department of Hydrodynamic Systems, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary. 3. Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. 4. Global Genomics Group, Atlanta, GA, USA. 5. Medical Department, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Hospital, Budapest, Hungary. 6. MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Városmajor St. 68, H-1122, Budapest, Hungary. p.maurovich.horvat@mail.harvard.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Previous studies using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) observed moderate heritability of aortic root dimensions. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) might provide more accurate heritability estimates. Our primary aim was to assess the heritability of the aortic root with CTA. Our secondary aim was to derive TTE-based heritability and compare this with the CTA-based results. METHODS: In the BUDAPEST-GLOBAL study 198 twin subjects (118 monozygotic, 80 dizygotic; age 56.1 ± 9.4 years; 126 female) underwent CTA and TTE. We assessed the diameter of the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT), annulus, sinus of Valsalva, sinotubular junction and ascending aorta. Heritability was assessed using ACDE model (A additive genetic, C common environmental, D dominant genetic, E unique environmental factors). RESULTS: Based on CTA, additive genetic effects were dominant (LVOT: A = 0.67, E = 0.33; annulus: A = 0.76, E = 0.24; sinus of Valsalva: A = 0.83, E = 0.17; sinotubular junction: A = 0.82, E = 0.18; ascending aorta: A = 0.75, E = 0.25). TTE-derived measurements showed moderate to no genetic influence (LVOT: A = 0.38, E = 0.62; annulus: C = 0.47, E = 0.53; sinus of Valsalva: C = 0.63, E = 0.37; sinotubular junction: C = 0.45, E = 0.55; ascending aorta: A = 0.67, E = 0.33). CONCLUSION: CTA-based assessment suggests that aortic root dimensions are predominantly determined by genetic factors. TTE-based measurements showed moderate to no genetic influence. The choice of measurement method has substantial impact on heritability estimates. KEY POINTS: • Aortic root dimensions are determined by genetic and environmental effects. • Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) demonstrated moderate to no genetic effects on aortic root dimensions. • Computed tomography angiography might provide more accurate heritability estimates compared to TTE. • Three-dimensional imaging techniques are needed to reliably quantify aortic root dimensions.
OBJECTIVES: Previous studies using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) observed moderate heritability of aortic root dimensions. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) might provide more accurate heritability estimates. Our primary aim was to assess the heritability of the aortic root with CTA. Our secondary aim was to derive TTE-based heritability and compare this with the CTA-based results. METHODS: In the BUDAPEST-GLOBAL study 198 twin subjects (118 monozygotic, 80 dizygotic; age 56.1 ± 9.4 years; 126 female) underwent CTA and TTE. We assessed the diameter of the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT), annulus, sinus of Valsalva, sinotubular junction and ascending aorta. Heritability was assessed using ACDE model (A additive genetic, C common environmental, D dominant genetic, E unique environmental factors). RESULTS: Based on CTA, additive genetic effects were dominant (LVOT: A = 0.67, E = 0.33; annulus: A = 0.76, E = 0.24; sinus of Valsalva: A = 0.83, E = 0.17; sinotubular junction: A = 0.82, E = 0.18; ascending aorta: A = 0.75, E = 0.25). TTE-derived measurements showed moderate to no genetic influence (LVOT: A = 0.38, E = 0.62; annulus: C = 0.47, E = 0.53; sinus of Valsalva: C = 0.63, E = 0.37; sinotubular junction: C = 0.45, E = 0.55; ascending aorta: A = 0.67, E = 0.33). CONCLUSION: CTA-based assessment suggests that aortic root dimensions are predominantly determined by genetic factors. TTE-based measurements showed moderate to no genetic influence. The choice of measurement method has substantial impact on heritability estimates. KEY POINTS: • Aortic root dimensions are determined by genetic and environmental effects. • Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) demonstrated moderate to no genetic effects on aortic root dimensions. • Computed tomography angiography might provide more accurate heritability estimates compared to TTE. • Three-dimensional imaging techniques are needed to reliably quantify aortic root dimensions.
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