Thoracic aortic aneurysm risk factors

Risk factors
Thoracic aortic aneurysm risk factors include:


 * Frequency of thoracic aortic aneurysms in people over the age of 60
 * Smoking or chewing tobacco
 * High blood pressure
 * Atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque in the arteries that can damage the lining)
 * Gender- Aortic aneurysms are 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