In 8 out of 10 cases, a cardiovascular accident can be avoided by regular medical check-ups and a healthy lifestyle: physical activity, a balanced diet, no smoking and well-managed stress.
This is the progressive dilation of a segment of the abdominal artery, which can rupture as it enlarges. This becomes a life-threatening emergency. If you're 50 or over and one of your parents has had an aneurysm, or if you're 65 or over, especially if you smoke, have high blood pressure or [...]