Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and aortic rupture: A population-based, case-controlled study

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Conclusion:Men have a 50% higher risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) after cessation of anticoagulant therapy.Summary: The authors performed a meta-analysis to examine the question of risk of recurrent VTE in men versus women after cessation of anticoagulation treatment. Eligible articles were identified using the Coch-

Update on Management of Aneurysms of the Abdominal Aorta, its Branch Vessels, and the Lower Extremities

“…Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors have been reported to reduce the risk of ruptured AAA [9]. Of 130 patients with AAAs not treated surgically, statin-treated patients had a lower mortality (5% compared to 16% for non-statin-treated patients) at 45-month followup [10].…”