I had an ascending aortic aneurysm repaired 5 year’s ago (found after a bike accident), I also had a brain aneurysm (also repaired) that was found because my brother had one also and his ruptured., so I got checked. We knew of several family members that died of aneurysms so my PCP agreed that I needed to be checked.

Because of that history my cardiologist who is an aortic disease specialist and also does genetic research, thinks my family has a genetic propensity, although I don’t have any of the known markers. He enrolled my family in his research to see if a new one would be identified.

I see him every year and he orders an echocardiogram mainly to check my aortic valve (I have a BAV) and the repair. In addition , although all my known aneurysms are repaired, he orders groin, abdomen, chest and head MRIs every 4 years (about 3 hours) to ensure no other are appearing,

In my mind that’s an indicator of a Dr that knows well his specialty and cares for his patients