How can you prevent Abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Last updated September 7, 2026.
**You can lower your risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm by avoiding smoking and managing blood pressure, but you cannot prevent every case.** Your age and family history affect your risk and cannot be changed. If you smoke, quitting is the most important step you can take. Regular activity, healthy meals, and treatment for high blood pressure and cholesterol support your blood vessel health. If you are a man aged 65 to 75 who has ever smoked, ask your clinician about ultrasound screening. Screening finds an existing aneurysm so you can get appropriate monitoring or treatment.
What to do
- **Quit smoking:** Ask your clinician about counseling and medicines that can help you quit.
- **Manage blood pressure:** Follow your clinician's blood pressure plan and take medicines as prescribed.
- **Check cholesterol:** Ask your clinician whether you need cholesterol testing or treatment.
- **Build healthy habits:** Make regular walks and meals with vegetables, fruit, and whole grains part of your routine.
- **Discuss screening:** Ask about ultrasound screening if you are a man aged 65 to 75 who has ever smoked or you have a family history of aneurysm.
- **Keep monitoring appointments:** If you already have an aneurysm, attend your scheduled scans even when you feel well.
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