Figure 2.

The effect of CAG on AAA growth. Upper panel shows representative ultrasound recordings at baseline and post-surgery days 7, 14, 21, 28 for both vehicle and CAG treated rats. The abdominal aorta (Ab. Aorta) just distal from the left renal artery was used as a reference point for developmental aortic expansion in the experimental period (day 0 and post-surgery day 28). D1: shows aortic diameter. Below, the relative increase in maximal aortic aneurysm diameter adjusted for weight at entry from day 0–28 measured by ultrasound in CAG treated group and vehicle treated group (n = 10/10). Values are mean ± standard deviation. **** indicates p < 0.0001.