The best way to prevent aneurysms is to keep your blood vessels as healthy as possible. That means:

• Quitting if you smoke
• Keeping your blood pressure under control
• Exercising regularly
• Reducing cholesterol and fat in your diet
• Drinking alcohol in moderation

In terms of medical care, the most important aspect is to identify aneurysms early and then monitor them closely. But there are some medications that may prove useful in preventing or treating aneurysms. Drugs that slow the heart rate and reduce the force of heart contraction, such as beta-blockers, may prevent the formation of new aneurysms or slow the growth of existing aneurysms. The use of tetracyclines to inhibit the growth of small aneurysms is currently being studied, but it's too soon to tell if these medications will be effective.

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