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Abdominal Aortic AneurysmPreventionYou may be able to reduce your risk of an aortic aneurysm by controlling your risk factors for atherosclerosis, especially high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes. If you have high cholesterol, follow your doctor's guidelines for eating a diet low in fats and cholesterol and, if necessary, take medication to lower your cholesterol. If you have high blood pressure, follow your doctor's recommendations for changing your diet and taking your medication. If you smoke, quit. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar frequently, follow a healthy diet and take your insulin or oral medication as your doctor has prescribed. It is also wise to exercise regularly and to maintain an ideal weight. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends a one-time screening ultrasound to look for abdominal aortic aneurysm in men aged 65 to 75 who have smoked at any time in their lives.
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