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Preventing Aortic Aneurysm

There are no guidelines for preventing an aneurysm because the cause is not known. However, you can reduce some of your risk factors by following these recommendations:

Eat a healthful diet, one that is low in saturated fat and rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Don't smoke. If you smoke, quit.
Maintain a healthful weight.
Begin a safe exercise program as recommended by your doctor.
Seek treatment for high blood pressure, syphilis, and other infections.
If you have Marfan syndrome, see your doctor regularly for monitoring and CT scans.

RESOURCES:

American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Canadian Cardiovascular Society
http://www.ccs.ca/home/index_e.aspx

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca

References:

American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org .

Cecil Textbook of Medicine . 21st ed. WB Saunders Company; 2000.

Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine . 6th ed. WB Saunders Company; 2001.

Sabiston Textbook of Surgery .16th ed. WB Saunders Company; 2001.

US Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Recommendation Statement. AHRQ Publication No. 05-0569-A, February 2005. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Available at: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf05/aaascr/aaars.htm . Accessed on January 15, 2006.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Michael J. Fucci, DO

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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