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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.

Contact Information

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Division of the CardioVascular Institute
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
West Campus, Lowry Medical Office Building
110 Francis Street, Suite 5B
Boston, MA 02215
617.632.9959

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