Identical critical left anterior descending artery stenosis in monozygotic twins

Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial condition influenced by both genetic predispositions and environmental exposures. Case description: We present a pair of male monozygotic twins diagnosed with identical critical left anterior descending artery stenosis, suggesting a possible hereditary susceptibility involving this coronary segment. One twin presented with acute coronary syndrome while the other was diagnosed with CAD during screening prompted by his sibling’s diagnosis. Conclusion: This report underscores the importance of early screening among genetically related individuals and contributes to the understanding of phenotypic variability in genetically identical patients with CAD.

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European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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2026-10-26
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https://doi.org/10.12890/2026_007079
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Coronary Artery Anomalies
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European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Identical critical left anterior descending artery stenosis in monozygotic twins

Israel M. Barabash, Asaf Danon, Dan Justo, Keren Zisman, Aya Cohen
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Abstract

Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial condition influenced by both genetic predispositions and environmental exposures. Case description: We present a pair of male monozygotic twins diagnosed with identical critical left anterior descending artery stenosis, suggesting a possible hereditary susceptibility involving this coronary segment. One twin presented with acute coronary syndrome while the other was diagnosed with CAD during screening prompted by his sibling’s diagnosis. Conclusion: This report underscores the importance of early screening among genetically related individuals and contributes to the understanding of phenotypic variability in genetically identical patients with CAD.

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Tel Aviv University (IL), Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (IL), Sheba Medical Center (IL), Carmel Medical Center (IL)
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Coronary Artery Anomalies
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