Mrs.Prentiss is diagnosed with symptomatic AAA.The initial treatment is aggressive blood pressure control.At which of the following readings should mean arterial pressure be maintained?

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For patients with a symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), maintaining a mean arterial pressure (MAP) between 60 and 70 mm Hg is recommended to reduce the risk of rupture. This lower MAP target helps to decrease the stress on the aneurysm wall.

MrsPrentiss Is Diagnosed with Symptomatic AAA