[Medical treatment of aortic aneurysms using beta-blockers]. / Le traitement médical des anévrismes de l'aorte par les bêta-bloquants.
J Mal Vasc
; 20(4): 288-9, 1995.
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ABSTRACT
There is no known treatment capable of avoiding extension and rupture of aneurysms of the abdominal aorta. There has however been much work recently suggesting a favourable effect of beta-blockers. Early work with experimental animal models of aortic aneurysms showed that Propranolol has a protective effect on extension and rupture of these aneurysms. Studies of the biochemistry of the aortic wall have shown that Propranolol has an independent effect on blood pressure, stimulation lysyl-oxidase and production of intermolecular elastin bridges which strengthen the arterial wall. In man, Propranolol slows the progressive dilatation of the aorta in Marfan's disease. These data on atherosclerosis aneurysms are only part of the picture, but 3 studies have shown that slower widening of the aorta diameter is related to treatment with beta-blockers. In conclusion, the surgical indications for aneurysms in 1995 are unchanged from those in 1994. In cases where surgery is not indicated (patient refusal, operative risk too high, small aneurysms) could comprise a study group for a randomized evaluation against placebo of the effect of beta-blockers. A controlled study is required before therapeutic strategies can be modified.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aneurisma de la Aorta
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Propranolol
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Antagonistas Adrenérgicos beta
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
J Mal Vasc
Año:
1995
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Pais de publicación:
FR
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FRANCE
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FRANÇA