Objective Numerous studies have shown a paradoxical protective effect of diabetes on the
development and progression of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The aim of this study …

Background Some evidence suggests that the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren may increase
the risk of severe hyperkalemia, stroke, or acute kidney injury (AKI) when prescribed with …

Background Although certain drugs that target the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system are
linked to an increased risk for angioedema, data on their absolute and comparative risks are …

Background Adverse drug reaction (ADR) related to angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may negatively affect patients' …

Background: Biologic evidence suggests that angiotensin II may play a role in tumor
progression or growth. We compared the short-term colorectal cancer (CRC) risk among …

Background: Most abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) have large volumes of intraluminal
thrombus which has been implicated in promoting the risk of major adverse events. The aim …

Objective This study aimed to analyze the spatial distribution and regional variation of the
hospital incidence and in hospital mortality of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in …

Objectives To monitor the early effect of a national population screening programme for
abdominal aortic aneurysm in 65-year-old men. Setting The study used national statistics for …

Background Unlike western countries, which have reported distinct decreases in incidence
of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) over the last few decades, epidemiologic …

INTRODUCTION: Antiplatelet agents, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase
inhibitors (statin drugs), angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and β-adrenergic …