A patient is diagnosed with a small 3-cm AAA. What is the best nonsurgical intervention to decrease the risk of rupture of an aneurysm and to slow the rate of enlargement?
a. Maintenance of normal blood pressure and avoidance of hypertension
b. Bedrest until there is shrinkage of the aneurysm
c. Heparin and Coumadin therapy to decrease clotting
d. Intraarterial thrombolytic therapy
Answer: a. Maintenance of normal blood pressure and avoidance of hypertension
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