Diabetes Mellitus and Aortic Aneurysm Rupture: A Favorable Association?

Conclusions: Diabetic patients with aortic aneurysms are significantly less likely to present with rupture or to die from aneurysm rupture when compared to nondiabetic patients with aortic aneurysms. We have identified association only, not causality. However, it is plausible that DM, or the treatment of DM, may have a protective effect on aortic aneurysm rupture.
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research