What are activities to avoid for an aortic aneurysm?

Heavy lifting: We tell people with aortic aneurysms to avoid activities that will increase intraabdominal pressure. This would include lifting anything so heavy it makes you grunt, doing sit-ups or crunches, or forceful straining on the toilet.

All or none: Anything that causes a sudden increase in heart rate and blood pressure is bad. But, what kind of life will you have that will prevent you from physical, mental and emotional influences? Even, while resting or sleeping, aneurysm can break. Since no one knows when rupture will occur, repair of aneurysm is indicated depending upon size and location. Please see a vascular surgeon.

Recommendations: Recommendations vary based on location & severity....Discuss with a cardiologist or vascular surgeon.