tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164678693602492758.post3578360759441050339..comments2019-08-25T08:16:22.162-04:00Comments on Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection Forum: Do I need Aneurysm surgery?DR Di LUOZZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07847305561650187861noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164678693602492758.post-71833832009424315472010-11-01T21:22:22.394-04:002010-11-01T21:22:22.394-04:00Conservative management means good blood pressure ...Conservative management means good blood pressure control (100 to 110 and heart 60 to 70's) with at least a low dose beta-blocker like metoprolol and the like. Stop smoking. Serial imaging such as every 6 months. Aerobic exercise is fine but avoid strenuous exercise which results in straining.DR Di LUOZZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847305561650187861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164678693602492758.post-27113439211061081792010-11-01T07:02:04.588-04:002010-11-01T07:02:04.588-04:00I am under care for a 5.1 cm ascending aortic aneu...I am under care for a 5.1 cm ascending aortic aneurysm. This was diagnosed 14 months ago. I was wondering what the elements of a conservative management program are...especially as they relate to exercise.<br /><br />GregUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14738891301620080021noreply@blogger.com