Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Prevention

Prevention

  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Smoking cessation
  • Low-fat diet
  • Screening abdominal ultrasound for men older than 65 years has been shown to reduce mortality, although cost-effectiveness has not been shown.

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