Elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines have been found in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms, suggesting causation.

Smoking acts synergistically with other cardiovascular risk factors to increase the risks of myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, stroke, peripheral vascular disease and aortic aneurysm.

As is true for most heart problems, smoking and high blood ... As a result, the aortic wall may tear (aortic dissection) or ...

The weakened sections of the aortic wall may become unable to support the force of blood flow ... of the aorta. Risk factors for developing an aneurysm include family history, smoking, heart disease, ...