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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Risk Factors

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Risk Factors

Risk factors for an abdominal aortic aneurysm include:

Stroke
TIA
Heart attack
Angina
Elevated LDL levels
Family member with an abdominal aortic aneurysm
High cholesterol
Hypertension
Peripheral vascular disease
Smoking
Male gender
Age over 65

Conditions that are associated with an abdominal aortic aneurysm include:

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Last Updated: Oct 14, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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