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Risk Factors

Biggest Risk Factors

The biggest risk factors for developing a TAA are:

• Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries
  
• High blood pressure

Certain Diseases Increase the Risk

Certain diseases can also weaken layers of the aortic wall and increase the risk of thoracic aortic aneurysms including:

• Marfan's syndrome, a connective tissue disorder
  
• Other non-specific connective tissue disorders
  
• A family history of aneurysms
  
• Presence of a bicuspid aortic valve
  
• Syphilis
  
• Tuberculosis
  
• Age - The risk of TAA increases with age.
  
• Gender - Men are more likely than women to develop a TAA and are more likely to be affected with the condition at a younger age.