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Aortic aneurysm - dissecting
Proper treatment and control of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure may reduce your risk of aortic dissection. Tight control of blood pressure in patients at risk of dissection is very important. Drugs such as angiotensin receptor blockers, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers may reduce the likelihood of dissection.
Take safety precautions to prevent injuries, which can cause dissections.
Many cases of aortic dissection cannot be prevented.
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