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Patient characteristics.
| Characteristics | Control (n = 11) | AAA (n = 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62.3 ± 4.3 | 63.8 ± 5.7 |
| Male sex | 7 (63%) | 8 (72%) |
| History of smoking | 4 (36%) | 8 (72%) |
| Hypertension | 7 (63%) | 9 (81%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 4 (36%) | 3 (27%) |
| Stroke | 5 (45%) | 2 (18%) |
| Aneurysm diameter at sample site (cm) | N/A | 6.3 ± 1.7 |
AAA: abdominal aortic aneurysm, N/A: not applicable. Data are expressed as number and proportion or mean ± standard deviation.
