Systematic review of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular death in patients with a small abdominal aortic aneurysm

ConclusionThe risk of cardiovascular death in patients with a small AAA is high and increases by approximately 3 per cent each year after diagnosis. Patients with a small AAA have a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Patients a small AAA should be considered for lifestyle modifications and secondary cardiovascular protection.

Source: British Journal of Surgery - May 14, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: M. F. Bath, V. J. Gokani, D. A. Sidloff, L. R. Jones, E. Choke, R. D. Sayers, M. J. Bown Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research