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A member asked:
Is it a bad idea for someone with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) to lift weights?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends: Extreme high blood pressure can induce rupture but of course also depending on the size , type/shape of the aneurysm . So small AAA less than 4 cm rarely rupture less than 1% . Ask you medical doctor and avoid very heavy excercise if your aneurysm is big.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Sudden increases in intravascular pressure could complicate an otherwise stable aneurysm. Discuss this seriously with your doctor.
Answered 9/20/2013
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AAA lift weights?: Would depend on the size of the aneurysm.
Answered 12/27/2012
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