What Is Fibromuscular Dysplasia?
9. Risk Factors
We cannot be clear on exactly who will develop fibromuscular dysplasia, but there are some factors that will make you statistically more prone to the condition. One of these is sex, and women are significantly more likely to develop fibromuscular dysplasia than men are.
Another potential cause is age, and the condition is more likely to be found in people that are over the age of 50. People that have a history of the condition in their family are also more likely to develop it. Smokers are also in a higher risk category, and smoking may also may existing cases of fibromuscular dysplasia worse.
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