What is a typical treatment option for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

• A. Immediate surgical repair.
• B. Antibiotics only.
• C. Physical therapy.
• D. Vaccination.

Answer: (C)

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a dilation of the abdominal aorta, and the main goal of treatment is to prevent rupture, which can be fatal. How we manage it depends on size and growth. Small, asymptomatic aneurysms are usually monitored with regular imaging and managed with risk-factor control (like blood pressure and cholesterol management, smoking cessation). When the aneurysm becomes large or symptomatic, a repair is typically performed to prevent rupture. The common options for repair are open surgical repair or endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), both aimed at excluding the aneurysm from circulation and restoring normal blood flow. The other listed options—antibiotics, vaccination, or physical therapy—don’t treat the aneurysm and aren’t used to prevent rupture.