• Question: are some people more susceptible to aneurysms?

    Asked by hannahrfw to Andrew on 27 Jun 2013.
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      Andrew Swale answered on 27 Jun 2013:

      I’m not sure about susceptibility but there are definitely risk factors for aneurysms

      It is not clear exactly what causes aneurysms. Some aneurysms are present at birth (congenital). Defects in some of the parts of the artery wall may be responsible.

      High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cigarette smoking may raise your risk of certain types of aneurysms. High blood pressure is thought to play a role in abdominal aortic aneurysms. Atherosclerotic disease (cholesterol buildup in arteries) may also lead to the formation of some aneurysms.

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