Background An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)(pathological enlargement of the aorta) is
a condition that can occur as a person ages. It is most commonly seen in men older than 65 …

Aging is a major risk factor for numerous chronic diseases. Vaccination offers a promising
strategy to combat these age-related diseases by targeting specific antigens and inducing …

Objective: Despite an increasing number of elective operations on abdominal aortic
aneurysms (AAAs), the age-and sex-standardized mortality rate of ruptured AAA (RAAA) …

Background Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in selected groups is now
performed in England, the USA and Sweden. Patients with aneurysms over 55 mm in …

Background: Open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is associated with a significant
morbidity (primarily respiratory and cardiac complications) and an overall mortality rate of …

Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) phenotypic switching plays a critical role in the
formation of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). FoxO3a is a key suppressor of VSMC …

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated trends in hospitalizations, treatment, and mortality of
ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs) in the United States Medicare population …

OBJECTIVE: Aortic aneurysm size is a critical determinant of the need for intervention, yet
the maximal diameter will often vary depending on the modality and method of …

There is accumulating evidence that risk profiles differ between coronary artery disease and
abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). However, diabetes mellitus (DM) appears to be …

The posterior pararenal space is confined by the posterior renal fascia anteriorly, by the
transversalis fascia posteriorly, and by the psoas muscle medially. It continues laterally …