Diabetes and aortic aneurysm

Golledge, Jonathan, and Norman, Paul (2008) Diabetes and aortic aneurysm. American Journal of Cardiology, 101 (11). pp. 1680-1681.

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Abstract

[Extract] We read with interest the recent publication by Ito et al. The investigators note that the risk profiles for patients with thoracic aneurysms and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are distinct. In particular, they note that coronary artery disease, emphysema, and diabetes are more common in patients with AAAs than in those with thoracic aneurysms. In the "Discussion" section of their report, Ito et al postulate that diabetes promotes matrix metalloproteinase production, explaining its association with AAA.

Item ID: 25105
Item Type: Article (Commentary)
ISSN: 1879-1913
Keywords: aortic aneurysm, diabetes
Date Deposited: 22 Feb 2013 01:07
FoR Codes: 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1102 Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology > 110201 Cardiology (incl Cardiovascular Diseases) @ 50%
11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1103 Clinical Sciences > 110306 Endocrinology @ 50%
SEO Codes: 92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920103 Cardiovascular System and Diseases @ 50%
92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920104 Diabetes @ 50%
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