Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) causes∼ 170 000 deaths annually worldwide. Most
guidelines recommend asymptomatic small AAAs (30 to< 50 mm in women; 30 to< 55 mm in …

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

Abstract The Rotterdam Study is an ongoing prospective cohort study that started in 1990 in
the city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The study aims to unravel etiology, preclinical …

Rupture of an intracranial aneurysm leads to subarachnoid hemorrhage, a severe type of
stroke. To discover new risk loci and the genetic architecture of intracranial aneurysms, we …

Background: Hypertension or elevated blood pressure (BP) is an important risk factor for
aortic dissection (AD); however, few prospective studies on this topic have been published …

Elevated blood pressure and hypertension have been associated with increased risk of
atrial fibrillation in a number of epidemiological studies, however, the strength of the …

Background. Few studies have assessed the association between hypertension and risk of
detailed causes of death. We investigated the association between hypertension and all …

Purpose A high fruit and vegetable intake has been associated with reduced risk of
hypertension; however, results have been inconsistent and it is unclear whether specific …

Rationale Aortic aneurysm (AA) is a serious condition that largely increases the risk of aortic
dissection and sudden death. Exploring the global burden of disease and changes in risk …

A disturbance of the structure of the aortic wall results in the formation of aortic aneurysm,
which is characterized by a significant bulge on the vessel surface that may have …