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Talk to Your Doctor about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

 
 
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Make changes to lower your risk for AAA.

Talk with your doctor about your risk for AAA.
Here are some questions you might want to ask your doctor:

  • What are my blood pressure numbers and cholesterol levels? What should they be? If they are too high, what can I do to get them lower?
  • Do I need to lose weight to reduce my risk for AAA?
  • How can I find help to quit smoking?

If your doctor recommends screening for AAA, the cost may be covered by Medicare. Check out Medicare coverage for AAA ultrasound screening.

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Learn more about how your risk for AAA relates to heart disease. Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.


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