Aortic Aneurysm - Risk Factors

Risk Factors

  • CAD
  • Hypertension
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hyperhomocysteinemia
  • Elevated C-reactive protein
  • Tobacco use
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Marfan syndrome
  • Ehlers-Danlos type IV
  • bicuspid aortic valve

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