The definition of each item: hypertension (medication for hypertension or a systolic blood pressure ≧140 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure ≧90 mmHg), hypercholesterolemia (medication for hypercho
Nominal variables are presented as number and as percentage (%) and continuous variables as mean±SD. Abbreviations: Aortic diameter: aneurysm maximum transverse diameter in mm. Chronic renal insuffici
Values are presented as mean ± SD unless stated otherwise. Normal ranges: TC 130–240 mg/dL; HbA1c 4.3–5.8%; CRP 4.3–5.8 mg/dL. AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysm; BMI, body mass index; TC, total cholester
