An aortic aneurysm is a dilatation in which the aortic diameter is≥ 3.0 cm. If left untreated,
the aortic wall continues to weaken and becomes unable to withstand the forces of the …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a lethal degenerative vascular disease that affects,
mostly, the elder population, with a high mortality rate (> 80%) upon rupture. It features a …

Importance Fluoroquinolones have been associated with collagen degradation, raising
safety concerns related to more serious collagen disorders with use of these antibiotics …

Vascular inflammation contributes to cardiovascular diseases such as aortic aneurysm and
dissection. However, the precise inflammatory pathways involved have not been clearly …

Rationale: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a complex disease with both genetic and
environmental risk factors. Together, 6 previously identified risk loci only explain a small …

Objective—Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is considered a chronic inflammatory disease;
however, the molecular basis underlying the sterile inflammatory response involved in the …

Background/aims: Oral bacteria, including cariogenic and periodontal pathogens, are
thought to be etiological factors in the development of cardiovascular diseases. To define …

Early events in atherosclerosis occur in the aortic intima and involve monocytes that become
macrophages. We looked for these cells in the steady state adult mouse aorta, and …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially life-threatening disorder with a mostly
asymptomatic course where the abdominal aorta is weakened and bulged. Cytokines play …

Rationale: A number of epidemiological studies have suggested an association of
hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), but discrepancies …