What are the risk factors for aSAH?
Risk factors for an aSAH include smoking, high blood pressure, certain medical conditions (such as polycystic kidney disease, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and arteriovenous malformations), heavy alcohol use, and certain genetic factors (such as a family history of aneurysms). Prevention of aSAH includes lifestyle modifications such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, and limiting the use of alcohol.