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My maternal aunt & her son both died of aneurysm at age 40 from cavb. uncle required artificial valve at 40. what can i do to test myself and kids. ?

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CATscan or MRI brain: Screen with mra brain or cat scan brain then do mrangio or ctangio as advised depending on screening results.

Answered 10/2/2013

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