Statin use and rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is associated with high mortality. Research suggests that statins may reduce abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) growth and improve rAAA outcomes. However, the clinical impact of statins remains uncertain in relation to both the risk and prognosis of rAAA.This nationwide, population-based, combined case-control and follow-up study included all patients (aged at least 50 years) with a first-time hospital...