Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) affects approximately 5% of elderly men and is
responsible for a significant number of deaths in Western Countries. At present surgery by …

The role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) has focused on the degradation of the extracellular matrix (ECM). The new …

Published in association with the Society for Vascular Surgery, Rutherford's Vascular
Surgery presents state-of-the-art updates on all aspects of vascular health care. Extensively …

Complicated abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a major cause of mortality in elderly men.
Ang II–dependent TGF-β activity promotes aortic aneurysm progression in experimental …

Background Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the expansion and
rupture of aortic aneurysms in animals. We investigated the association between ACE …

BACKGROUND: Identification of risk factors for and early diagnosis of clinically significant
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) before rupture is vital to optimize outcomes in these …

Importance The associations between long-term treatment of aortic dissection with various
medications and late patient outcomes are poorly understood. Objective To compare late …

Background—Vascular disease can manifest as stenotic plaques or ectatic aneurysms,
although the mechanisms culminating in these divergent disease manifestations remain …

BACKGROUND: Candidate gene analysis has been frequently used in attempts to
understand the pathological processes involved in many aspects of AAA disease …

INTRODUCTION: The pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) remains poorly
understood, however significant evidence has emerged in recent years to suggest a chronic …