Aortic aneurysms, including abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), is the second most
prevalent aortic disease and represents an important cause of death worldwide. AAA is a …

Epidemiological data positively correlate plasma serum amyloid A (SAA) levels with
cardiovascular disease severity and mortality. Studies by several investigators have …

Background No studies have examined long‐term risks for aortic aneurysm (AA) and aortic
dissection (AD) or mortality after AA or AD hospitalization among patients with type 2 …

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a major cause of cardiovascular mortality. Adverse
changes in vascular phenotype act in concert with chronic inflammation to promote AAA …

Aims Obesity is a risk factor of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Inflammatory cytokine
interleukin-18 (IL18) has two receptors: IL18 receptor (IL18r) and Na-Cl co-transporter …

Aims Little is known about the prevalence of aortic aneurysms among people living with HIV
(PLWH). We investigated whether HIV status is independently associated with having aortic …

Background and aims An independent association of body mass index (BMI) with
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is somewhat controversial and may differ by vascular …

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 Diabetes mellitus has been associated with reduced risk of abdominal aortic
aneurysm in a number of epidemiological studies, however, until recently little data from …

Background Annually, 5% of sudden deaths are due to abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
rupture. There is evidence suggesting that AAA ruptures have worse outcomes in females …