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1. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are defined as a dilation of the aorta to at least 1.5 times its normal diameter, which is generally considered to be over 3.0 cm. 2. The risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms increases dramatically with age, particularly after age 60, and is much higher in men than women. Major risk factors include smoking, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and family history of aneurysms. 3. The pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysms is complex and multifactorial, potentially involving defe

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