A 65-year old male was diagnosed with a small aneurysm in an artery of his left lower limb. His father died of a ruptured of abdominal aneurysm. What are the treatments of choice for this patient?

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The treatments of choice for this patient are risk factor modification and regular screening: treatment recommendations for aneurysms are based on the size and location of the aneurysm. Typically, aneurysms found early can be treated with aggressive risk factor modification including cessation of smoking, lowering cholesterol, treating hypertension, diet, exercise, and treatment with anti-platelet agents. However, surgery is often necessary if an aneurysm is large and at risk of rupture.

A 65-Year Old Male Was Diagnosed with a Small Aneurysm