DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Month of June is Men’s health month, and there is growing awareness about the leading cause of sudden death for men over the age of 60.
According to Doctors Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, also known as Triple-A is treatable if detected early.
Warning signs may include intense back or abdominal pain, rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and shock. Major risk factors include a family history of Triple-A, smoking and high blood pressure.
Men over 60 who have been smokers are urged to get a one-time screening test.
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