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| Animal models | CaCl 2 | Elastase | Angiotensin 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Calcification and inflammation | Calcification and inflammation | Inflammation |
| Rupture | No | Yes | Yes |
| Intraluminal t hrombosis | No | Yes | No |
| Need for major surgery | Yes | Yes | No |
Abbreviations: AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysm; CaCl 2 , calcium chloride.
