Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is an important cause of death in adults. Currently,
the only treatment for AAA is open or endovascular surgical repair. In most parts of the …

Objective—Aortic aneurysm, focal dilation of the aorta, results from impaired integrity of
aortic extracellular matrix (ECM). Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are traditionally known …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is a common cause of death in adults. Current
AAA treatment is by open surgical or endovascular aneurysm repair. Rodent model and …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a multifactorial disease with genetic risk factors and an
immunologic component. Immune cells, including macrophages, neutrophils, mast cells, B …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common disease causing segmental expansion and
rupture of the aorta with a high mortality rate. The lack of nonsurgical treatment represents a …

An aneurysm of the abdominal aorta is a common pathology and a major cause of sudden
death in the elderly. Currently, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) can only be treated by …

Aortic aneurysm and dissection (AAD) is a life-threatening medical condition associated with
high morbidity and mortality rates. Important mechanisms underlying AAD are the …

Background: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), a progressive segmental abdominal aortic
dilation, is associated with high mortality. AAA is characterized by inflammation, smooth …

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) have a high prevalence in aged populations and are
responsible for a large number of deaths. Despite the widespread nature of the disease …

The biology of aortic aneurysm and dissection has evolved to where we now understand the
genetic implications of changes in extracellular matrix proteins, smooth muscle cells, and …