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Aortitis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Risk factors for the common causes of aortitis include age, female gender, and coexisting autoimmune disorders.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Risk factors for the common causes of aortitis include:[1]
- Female gender
- Age
- Coexisting autoimmune disorders
References
References
- ↑ Gornik HL, Creager MA (2008). “Aortitis”. Circulation. 117 (23): 3039–51. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.760686. PMC 2759760. PMID 18541754.
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