What to do when there is an aneurysm in the family

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What to do when there is an aneurysm in the family

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Heartbeat-ECG-25-Sep-2024
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A surprising number of patients describe a family member who has ‘died from an aneurysm’. Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis outlines the management strategy for one such patient

Key points, Patients with a family history of an ascending aortic aneurysm can be readily screened with an echocardiogram. Those with a family history of an ab, Pract Green w Pale Yellow