Modifiable risk factors are lifestyle habits or clinical conditions that can be changed, treated, or controlled to reduce the risk of disease or adverse outcomes.
✅ Definition: Modifiable risk factors are behaviors or medical conditions that individuals or healthcare providers can alter through intervention, treatment, or lifestyle changes, in order to reduce the risk of developing or worsening a health condition.
🧠 In the context of intracranial aneurysm rupture, modifiable risk factors include: Hypertension (can be controlled with medication, diet, and exercise)
Smoking (can be stopped)
Excessive alcohol consumption (can be reduced or eliminated)
Illicit drug use (especially cocaine and amphetamines)
Poorly controlled cholesterol or diabetes
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
🛑 Opposite: Non-modifiable risk factors These are not subject to change, such as:
Age
Sex
Genetic predisposition
Family history