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\nTreatment for your aortic aneurysm will depend on its cause, its size and location, and the factors that put you at risk. Small aortic aneurysms may be managed with healthy lifestyle changes or medicine. The goal is to slow the growth of the aneurysm and lower the chance of rupture or dissection. Your doctor may treat other medical conditions that raise your risk for rupture or dissection, such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and high blood cholesterol. Surgery may be recommended to repair large aneurysms.
\nYour doctor may recommend heart-healthy lifestyle changes, such as the following:
\nYour doctor may recommend medicines to treat an aortic aneurysm, including:
\nDepending on the cause or size of an aortic aneurysm or how quickly it is growing, your doctor may recommend surgery to repair it. Rupture or dissection of an aneurysm may require immediate surgical repair.
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Complications of both types of aortic aneurysm repair can occur, and they may be life-threatening. These include:
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