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Is hiking in elevation bad for an individual that has a 4.9 aortic aneurysm?
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Depends: Yes if willing to take risk of rupture, then no one wants to take risk of rupture . 4 to 5 cm aa will have .0.5 % to 5 % chance of rupture 5 to 6 cm has 3% to 6% ask your vascular surgeon he will advise what is best.
Answered 6/26/2020
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Elevation? No. : The root problem with aaas is a weak vessel wall combined with high blood pressure. If you have a aaa, it is important to perform low intensity exercise to avoid increasing your BP to dangerous levels. A 2003 study in "jama" recommends patients with known AAA to exercise with caution. Exercise is an important part of maintaining health and the presence of AAA should not stop you from doing it.
Answered 6/19/2015
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