Surgeon describes an ascending aortic aneurysm | UW Medicine

Dr. Christopher Burke, a UW Medicine cardiothoracic surgeon, commonly sees patients who have ascending aortic aneurysms. In this video, Dr. Burke discusses risk factors and strategies for early detection.
0:01 What is an ascending aortic aneurysm?
0:47 Family history and determining risk
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