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Suggest Treatment While At Risk For An Abdominal Aorta Aneurism

My Dr. Just informed me I was at risk for an abdominal aorta aneurism . I had an X-ray done, the comment was predominant calcification of abdominal aorta, with branches evident. What steps should I be taking? I am a 56 year old female, and I have been on Lipitor for seven years. I am not diabetic and I do not have high blood pressure. I quit smoking seventeen years ago. My Mother died 18 years ago of heart disease . How concerned should I be. Just had ultra sound done and there is no evidence of an aneurism .
Fri, 31 Jul 2020
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Hello,

As there is risk of abdomen aorta aneurysm, the following measures will help you:
- The first and foremost thing is already done as smoking quitting and hence adhere to that
- Control of body weight and keeping BMI below 25
- Strict dietary measures with avoidance of oily, fat, non veg, junk food
- Control of serum cholesterol
- Discuss the change of Lipitor to another lipid lowering agent or change of dosage
- Regular walking, aerobics
- Control of stress, anxiety
- Regular meditations, YOGA
- Avoidance of alcohol if consuming

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment While At Risk For An Abdominal Aorta Aneurism

Hello, As there is risk of abdomen aorta aneurysm, the following measures will help you: - The first and foremost thing is already done as smoking quitting and hence adhere to that - Control of body weight and keeping BMI below 25 - Strict dietary measures with avoidance of oily, fat, non veg, junk food - Control of serum cholesterol - Discuss the change of Lipitor to another lipid lowering agent or change of dosage - Regular walking, aerobics - Control of stress, anxiety - Regular meditations, YOGA - Avoidance of alcohol if consuming Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon