Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is increasing due to aging of the population and is a
major cause of death among the elderly. Ultrasound screening programs are useful in early …

Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a major cause of preventable deaths in
older patients. Oxidative stress has been suggested to play a key role in the pathogenesis of …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by localized
connective tissue degradation and smooth muscle cell (SMC) apoptosis, leading to aortic …

Aortic abdominal aneurysms (AAA) are important causes of cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality. Oxidative stress may link multiple mechanisms of AAA including vascular …

The role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is well
established. The inflammatory process leads to protease-mediated degradation of the …

Information about the tissue characteristics of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), some of
which may be reflected in the serum, can help to elucidate AAA pathogenesis and identify …

Purpose Inflammation with leukocytic infiltration, degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM),
and depletion of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) are pathological hallmarks of …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is one of the most dangerous cardiovascular diseases,
occurring mainly in men over the age of 55 years. As it is asymptomatic, patients are …

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the relation between abdominal aortic aneurysm
(AAA) wall stress, AAA growth rate and biomarker concentrations. With increasing wall …

Objective: The etiology of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) includes atherosclerotic,
inflammatory, immunological and coagulatory mechanisms. The aim of this study was to …