Is Aortic Aneurysm Hereditary?

Family history. People who have a family history of aortic aneurysm are at increased risk of having one. A family history means you may develop aneurysms at a younger age and you're at higher risk of rupture. This is a primary risk factor in younger people.

Does aortic aneurysm run in families?

About 20 percent of people with thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection have a genetic predisposition to it, meaning it runs in the family. This type is known as familial thoracic aneurysm and dissection. Many people don't know they have a genetic predisposition to thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection.

Is aortic aneurysm inherited?

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is thought to be a multifactorial condition, meaning that one or more genes likely interact with environmental factors to cause the condition. In some cases, it may occur as part of an inherited syndrome . Having a family history of AAA increases the risk of developing the condition.