Background Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are currently followed with serial
ultrasound or computed tomography scanning diameter measurements, but evidence shows …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of statins on aneurysm growth in a group of consecutive
patients under surveillance for infrarenal aortic aneurysms (AAA). MATERIALS AND …

Background It has been suggested that diabetes medications, such as metformin, may have
effects that inhibit abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) growth. The aim of this study was to …

Abstract Background The UK Small Aneurysm Trial suggested that female sex is an
independent risk factor for rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This study assessed …

Objective There is no medical treatment proven to limit abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
progression. This systematic review aimed to summarise available trial evidence on the …

BACKGROUND: Despite the absence of a relationship between cholesterol and abdominal
aortic aneurysm (AAA) expansion, there is evidence from a number of studies to suggest that …

BACKGROUND Small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs; 3.0-5.4 cm in diameter) are
usually asymptomatic and managed by regular ultrasound surveillance until they grow to a …

Objective We aimed to investigate risk factors associated with more rapid growth of
abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA)< 50 mm (small AAAs) in Japan. Methods We …

Background The prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in a community-based
sample of men and women aged 65–79 years was correlated with known risk factors. In …

Seventy-three patients with small (< 6 cm in diameter) abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs)
were selected for nonoperative management and followed up with sequential ultrasound …