No relation between biomarkers at age 47-49 and aortic diameter after 14-19 years of follow-up - a population-based study.

CONCLUSIONS: Tested biomarker levels at age 47-49 were not associated with aortic diameter at ultrasound examination after 14-19 years of follow-up. If there are relationships between these biomarkers and aortic dilatation, they are not relevant until closer to AAA diagnosis. PMID: 28447918 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28447918?dopt=Abstract

Source: VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten. Journal for Vascular Diseases - April 27, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Taimour S, Zarrouk M, Holst J, Melander O, Engström G, Smith JG, Gottsäter A Tags: Vasa Source Type: research