Whether you are under active surveillance for an abdominal aortic aneurysm or recovering after an aneurysm repair, the most important step you can take is to keep up with your follow-up appointments. Seeing your care team regularly can help ensure you heal properly and stay well.
Your surgeon and other healthcare providers will offer guidance about caring for yourself in the future. Your provider may advise you to avoid strenuous exercise in the aftermath of aneurysm repair or if you have a small, unruptured aneurysm.
Because aortic aneurysms can be related to certain lifestyle habits, take steps to protect your health. Don’t smoke, avoid using other tobacco products and make changes to what you eat as advised by your provider.
Your provider may also prescribe medicines to help you manage risk factors for aneurysms, including medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Take your medicines as prescribed to lower your risk.
