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Can falling cause an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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No: Trauma such as falling does not cause aaas. They typically form slowly over time due to inflammation in the wall of the aorta. Risk factors are age >65, smoking, male gender and a family history. Interestingly high speed motor vehicle accidents can cause a tear in the thoracic aorta. These are called dissections.
Answered 5/26/2016
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No: This shouldnt cause an aneurysm.
Answered 10/19/2012
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AAA and falls: When people say they have an abdominal aortic aneurysm they are talking about what's called a "true" aneurysm. These are not formed from falls. There are also "false" aneurysms and they can develop in certain locations after falls or other trauma.
Answered 12/25/2012
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