The following are contributing factors that often lead to an abdominal aortic aneurysm:
Controllable Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Risk Factors:
- Hypertension
- Smoking
- Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
Uncontrollable Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Risk Factors:
- Age
- Gender - men are more prone to this disease
- Family history
The Life Line Screening ultrasound test views your aorta for any signs of "ballooning" or widening of the vessel, which indicates the formation of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Learn about abdominal aortic aneurysm screening.
