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.
