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It can be. Researchers find out more and more every year. We know know that 25% of those who get TAAD (aneurysm or dissection in the thoracic aorta) - this is a familial disease. It may not have a proper name, but 25% researchers know is from a familial disease. Many docotrs stil think aortic dissection is mainly related to Marfan Syndrome. This is not correct with what we know today. Marfan is just a minor cause, of all causes causing aortic dissection. Though for people with Marfan Syndrome, aortic dissection is a very big risk.