Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are found in up to 8% of men aged> 65 years, yet
usually remain asymptomatic until they rupture. Rupture of an AAA and its associated …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) consists of numerous macromolecules classified traditionally
into collagens, elastin, and microfibrillar proteins, proteoglycans including hyaluronan, and …

Despite declining incidence and mortality rates in many countries, the abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) continues to represent a life-threatening cardiovascular condition with an …

Atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are multifactorial and polygenic
diseases with known environmental and genetic risk factors that contribute toward disease …

Objective—The pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation is poorly
understood. We investigated the relationship between carotid, femoral, and coronary …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a vascular disease which, despite the fact that it shares
common risk factors with atherosclerosis, develops in parallel but as a partly independent …

Atherosclerotic plaques are a feature of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs).
Atherosclerosis and AAA appear to share similar risk factors. These observations have led to …

Surgical intervention is currently the only option for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA),
preventing its rupture and sudden death of a patient. Therefore, it is crucial to determine the …

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) have posed a great threat to human life, and the
necessity of its monitoring and treatment is decided by symptomatology and/or the aneurysm …

OBJECTIVES: The importance of obesity as a risk factor for atherothrombosis has been
clearly demonstrated. Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is believed to develop due to …