Background Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in selected groups is now
performed in England, the USA and Sweden. Patients with aneurysms over 55 mm in …

INTRODUCTION: Is it possible by pharmacological methods to attenuate the expansion rate
of abdominal aortic aneurysms? METHOD: An Internet-based systematic literature search …

Background: Pharmacotherapy for undersized abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a clinical
unmet need. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have failed to show effectiveness despite …

Objective This review describes ongoing efforts to develop a medical therapy to limit
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) growth. Methods Data from animal model studies, human …

Objective In population-based studies performed on multiple continents during the past two
decades, diabetes mellitus has been negatively associated with the prevalence and …

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients have a lower risk of abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) and its comorbidities, which might be associated with the usage of …

Background Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is associated with high mortality.
Research suggests that statins may reduce abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) growth and …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of statins on the growth of
small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Methods We retrospectively examined AAA …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common degenerative condition with high mortality in
older men. Elective surgical or endovascular repair is performed to prevent rupture of large …

Conclusions Metformin seems to be associated with a decrease in AAA risk and
enlargement rate. Evidence for the other classes is lacking. Studies evaluating the …