Letter to the Editor: Effect of Statin Therapy on Survival After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4646-2
Abstract: Huang et al. demonstrated that, compared with statin nonuse, statin use was associated with lower short-/long-term mortality and fewer perioperative cardiac complications in patients undergoing open or endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair [1]. They… read more here.
Keywords: statin therapy; aaa repair; patients undergoing; repair ... See more keywords
The Significance of Hypothermia in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.05.121
Abstract: BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to review the literature on the association between hypothermia and outcomes in open and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. The secondary aim was to determine whether there… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; aortic aneurysm; review; aaa repair ... See more keywords
Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is Associated with Higher Mortality Among Non-Obese Patients and Higher Risk of Deep Wound Infections Among Obese Patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.04.026
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Prevalence of obesity in US is increasing. The impact of obesity on outcomes after endovascular and open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is largely unknown. The purpose of this analysis was to compare the… read more here.
Keywords: open aaa; mortality; obese patients; aaa repair ... See more keywords
Prolonged ICU Length of Stay after AAA Repair: Analysis of Time Trends and Long-term Outcome
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.07.071
Abstract: Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the frequency and outcome of prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS) after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in the endovascular era. Methods All… read more here.
Keywords: outcome; long term; aaa repair; prolonged icu ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.08.134
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the outcomes of elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients versus those without RA stratified by type of surgery. METHODS A retrospective population-based cohort study… read more here.
Keywords: aortic aneurysm; reintervention secondary; aaa repair; rheumatoid arthritis ... See more keywords
A systematic review and meta-analysis on early mortality after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in females in urgent and elective setting.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.10.040
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Females represent a group of patients with higher mortality after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), endovascular (EVAR) or open (OSR), repair. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the 30-day mortality after AAA repair in females,… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; day mortality; aaa repair; repair ... See more keywords
Center Volume is Associated with Diminished Failure to Rescue and Improved Outcomes Following Elective Open AAA Repair.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.12.076
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Conflicting annual procedure volumes are endorsed among different watchdog groups and professional societies, which obscure credentialing paradigms. There has been ample focus on surgeon volume to date, but less attention surrounding the impact of… read more here.
Keywords: open aaa; ftr; volume; center volume ... See more keywords
Long-term Prognosis After Elective AAA Repair is Poor in Women and Men: The Challenges Remain.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004182
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of changes in elective AAA management on life-expectancy of AAA patients. BACKGROUND Over the past decades AAA repair underwent substantial changes, that is, the introduction of EVAR and implementation of… read more here.
Keywords: management; aaa patients; aaa repair; elective aaa ... See more keywords
Double-edged sword of diabetes mellitus for abdominal aortic aneurysm
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1095608
Abstract: Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been proved to contribute to multiple comorbidities that are risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Remarkably, evidences from epidemiologic studies have demonstrated a negative association between the two disease… read more here.
Keywords: aortic aneurysm; abdominal aortic; aaa repair; diabetes mellitus ... See more keywords