An update on the etiology of abdominal aortic aneurysms: Implications for future diagnostic testing

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Abstract

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) disease is multifactorial with both environmental and genetic risk factors. The current research in AAA revolves around genetic profiles and expression studies in both human and animal models. Variants in genes involved in extracellular matrix degradation, inflammation, the renin-angiotensin system, cell growth and proliferation and lipid metabolism have been associated with AAA using a variety of study designs. However, the results have been inconsistent and without a standard animal model for validation. Thus, despite the growing body of knowledge, the specific variants responsible for AAA development, progression and rupture have yet to be determined. This review explores some of the more significant genetic studies to provide an overview of past studies that have influenced the current understanding of AAA etiology. Expanding our understanding of disease pathogenesis will inform research into novel diagnostics and therapeutics and ultimately to improve outcomes for patients with AAA.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1079-1090
Number of pages12
JournalExpert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
Volume13
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Oct 2015

Keywords

  • AAA
  • abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • aneurysm
  • aneurysm disease
  • cardiovascular disease
  • genetics
  • genotyping

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