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Overview
Hypertension and cigarette smoking are the most important risk factors, though the importance of genetic factors has been increasingly recognized. Approximately 10% of patients may have other family members who have aortic aneurysms. It is also important to note that individuals with a history of aneurysms in other parts of the body have a higher chance of developing a thoracic aortic aneurysm.[1]
Risk factors
Thoracic aortic aneurysm risk factors include:
- Smoking or chewing tobacco
- High blood pressure
- Bicuspid aortic valves
- Atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque in the arteries that can damage the lining)
- Gender
- Aortic aneurysms are three time more prevalent in males versus females
- Race
- Aortic aneurysms are more frequent in Caucasian individuals versus other races
- Individuals who have a family history of aortic aneurysms have a much higher risk of rupture and tend to develop aneurysms at a younger age
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Previous repair of a thoracic aorta aneurysm
- Turners syndrome
References
- ↑ Thoracic Aortic Disease - Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm