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I had 5 echos done to my aorta during pregnancy 8 years ago . i've had two more kids since then . my dad and bro had surgery to fix aorta . recheck ?
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Concern: Do you have aneurysm ? Has any echo proved to be abnormal ?
Answered 4/4/2013
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