Aneurysm: It's a bulge or "ballooning" in the wall of an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body. If an aneurysm grows large, it
can burst and cause dangerous bleeding or even death.
Tips to protect yourself from Aneurysms
can burst and cause dangerous bleeding or even death.Tips to protect yourself from Aneurysms
- Maintain your blood pressure well within acceptable limits
- Don't smoke cigarettes, cigars, etc. Did you know that smokers carry the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm, that's 8 times more than in nonsmokers?
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Maintain healthy cholesterol levels, as 'High cholesterol' is a risk factor.
- Eat a low-fat diet,
- Engage in regular physical exercise
- If you're between the ages of 65 and 75 and have been a smoker you should have a one-time ultrasound screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Remember. 'a stitch in time saves nine'
- Because the disease can run in families, if you've had a sibling who’s suffered an aneurysm, consult your doctor about your risk.
More tips on protecting your health
References:
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