Aortic Aneurysm - What Increases Your Risk
The leading risk factors for an aortic aneurysm are:
- Advanced age.
- Being male.
- High blood pressure.
- Smoking.
- Family history of aortic aneurysms in first-degree relatives (parent, brother, or sister).
- Alcohol (more than 2 drinks a day).
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