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Does a 20yr old need to get checked for aortic/brain aneurysms? no recent history of it on dad's side.dont know about mum's.

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No: SO, the answer is not really. Why would you? Is there any special reason or concern you have for a brain aneurysm?

Answered 10/28/2016

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