Risk of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is increased by all the following factors EXCEPT?

[Joyce]

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Risk of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is increased by all the following factors EXCEPT?

A- Male gender
B- Increased aortic wall stress
C- Smoking
D- Uncontrolled hypertension

 

[Tiffany Wong]

C- Smoking