Fig. 4

Aortic Dissection Awareness Delphi Research Proposal. A research programme based on the findings of the Delphi would evaluate a screening programme targeting first-degree relatives of patients affected by thoracic aortic diseases and offering them (after referral by a surgeon) a combined (screening + genetic) intervention, coordinated by a multidisciplinary group (composed by clinical geneticist, surgeon, cardiologist, radiologist, and psychologist). Uncertainties persist around timing considerations (age at which imaging should be offered, follow-up in different groups) methodological and design considerations for such research programme. TAD, thoracic aortic disease; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging, CT, computed tomography, MDT, multidisciplinary team, RCT, randomised controlled trial