Disease Information : Fibromuscular Dysplasia : Risk Factors

Fibromuscular Dysplasia : Risk Factors

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What are the risk factors for Fibromuscular Dysplasia?

The risk factors that may contribute to the risk of FMD are uncertain. This is an area of ongoing research. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with FMD than men. In some patients, there is a history of a family member with FMD.

Fibromuscular Dysplasia section was last modified: July 15, 2010 - 12:38 am

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