What Is an Aortic Aneurysm?
8. Who’s At Risk
It is very difficult to say who is prone to an aneurysm of any type, but there are certain factors that will make some people more prone. One of these is atherosclerosis. This is the formation of plaques on the artery walls, and it tends to be more common in people who live generally unhealthy lifestyles.
A high blood pressure is another potential cause because the extra pressure is more likely to weaken the artery walls. Also, some people will simply be born more likely to have weakened artery walls. People who smoke regularly are also in a higher risk category.
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