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What commonly leads to what seems like an increase of aneurysm cases?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Possibilities: Aging population expanding population atherosclerotic risks diabetes, hypertension and better screening and diagnosis.

Answered 7/12/2013

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