Brain Aneurysm Prevention

Prevention

In many cases, there is no known way to prevent an aneurysm from forming. To help reduce your chances of getting a brain aneurysm or having it burst, take the following steps:

Control high blood pressure
Stop smoking
Avoid recreational drug use
Discuss with your doctor:
- Benefits and risks of oral contraceptives
- Whether it is safe to use daily aspirin or other pain medicines that may thin the blood

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