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  • Dr Vikram Puttaswamy

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    Dr Vikram Puttaswamy is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon who specialises in major and complex endovascular and vascular surgical procedures. He trained at Royal North Shore, … View Profile

    The cause of aneurysm is not known, but there are numerous risk factors that include:

    Family history of aneurysm

    Being male

    Being over 65

    A history of smoking

    High blood pressure

    High cholesterol

    Atherosclerosis (hardened arteries)

    Having a connective tissue disorder like Marfan syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

    If you are known to have, or if you are likely to develop an aneurysm disease, it is recommended that you optimise your lifestyle by: Controlling high blood pressure Controlling cholesterol Ceasing smoking Exercising regularly Australia does not have a formal screening program for AAA, despite it being proven a good idea in a number of other countries. If you think you are in one or more of the high risk groups mentioned above, be proactive in speaking with your GP who will be able to refer you for an ultrasound, before the pain - and risk - commence or increase.

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