10 Causes of a Brain Aneurysm
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #9: Smoking
Despite its prevalence, smoking is one of the biggest contributors to high blood pressure in the world. Smoking is a central nervous system stimulant and it raises your blood pressure, making it harder for your heart to effectively supply your brain and other organs with blood.
This constant strain on your blood vessels will eventually lead to them weakening. This can make you more susceptible to developing a brain aneurysm, especially if you have smoked for many years.
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