Table 1.
Risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosis
| Risk factor | Relative risk | 95% CIs |
|---|---|---|
| Male sexa | 5.93 | 4.26, 8.25 |
| Hypertension | 1.66 | 1.49, 1.85 |
| Per 20 mmHg higher systolic blood pressure | 1.14 | 1.06, 1.23 |
| Per 20 mmHg higher diastolic blood pressure | 1.28 | 1.12, 1.46 |
| Current smoking | 4.87 | 3.93, 6.02 |
| Former smoking | 2.10 | 1.76, 2.50 |
| Per 10 pack years | 1.78 | 1.54, 2.06 |
| Family history of aortic aneurysma | 3.80 | 3.66, 3.95 |
| Coronary heart diseasea | 2.29 | 1.75, 3.01 |
| Peripheral artery diseasea | 2.50 | 2.12, 2.95 |
| Diabetes | 0.58 | 0.51, 0.66 |
Odds ratios or relative risk and 95% CIs based on data from previous systematic reviews and large population screening or case-control studies.19–27