The association between diabetes and abdominal aortic aneurysms in men: results of two Danish screening studies, a systematic review, and a meta-analysis of population-based screening studies

The association between diabetes and abdominal aortic aneurysms in men: results of two Danish screening studies, a systematic review, and a meta-analysis of population-based screening studies

Background A paradoxical protective effect of diabetes on the development and progression of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) has been known for years. This study aimed to investigate whether the protective role of diabetes on AAAs has evolved over the years. Methods A cross-sectional study, a syste...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Katrine Lawaetz Larsen, Egle Kavaliunaite, Lars Melholt Rasmussen, Jesper Hallas, Axel Diederichsen, Flemming Hald Steffensen, Martin Busk, Lars Frost, Grazina Urbonaviciene, Jess Lambrechtsen, Kenneth Egstrup, Jes Sanddal Lindholt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Ultrasound
Computerised tomography (CT)
Meta-analysis
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Screening
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03160-8

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03160-8

Similar Items