REST4-AAA Registry

"1. mRNA level of REST4 in serum The mRNA expression level of REST4 was measured in serum-derived exosomes using RT-qPCR at the time of patient enrollment.~2. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) Baseline maximum internal diameter of the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was determined by CTA at enrollment. During follow-up, CTA was performed to assess the increase in maximum AAA diameter."