Aneurysm 101

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Controlling Risk Factors

Stopping smoking and controlling high blood pressure—and high cholesterol—through diet and exercise all help reduce your risk of heart disease and, in turn, aneurysms. A good place to start is with a heart-healthy diet. Aim for five servings a day of fruits and vegetables and choose foods low in saturated and trans fats. For a complete list of the American Heart Association heart-check mark health foods go to www.choosetomove.org. For more information visit www.heart.org.

Sources: www.strokeassociation.org and www.heart.org

NOTE: Since January 2007, Medicare provides coverage to new enrollees for one-time ultrasonography in men with a history of smoking and in men and women 65 to 74 years of age with a family history of AAA.