Impact of Atherosclerotic Conditions and Cardiovascular Medications on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Growth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While risk factors for atherosclerotic diseases and abdominal aortic aneurysms overlap, some risk factors, like diabetes, may slow aneurysm growth. The impact of atherosclerosis and its treatment on aneurysm growth is unknown. We aimed to investigate whether atherosclerotic conditions and cardiovascular medications are associated with faster aneurysm growth.

Methods

Annualized abdominal aortic aneurysm growth rates were assessed over 10 years. The presence of coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, renal artery stenosis, and internal carotid artery stenosis was ascertained. Multivariable logistic regression models assessed the association between atherosclerotic conditions and fast aneurysm growth (≥0.5 cm/year). We further stratified by medication use

SUBMITTER: Alkhalfan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12377166 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature