Differences in mortality and risk factors, two years after endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms - Reassessment analysis.

OBJECTIVE

The prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) increases with age. Elective intervention for AAA is critical to prevent rupture associated with very high mortality among older males.

METHODS

The aim of this study was to address the impact of post-contrast acute kidney-PC-AKI injury among patients treated with endovascular repair of ruptured AAA-EVAR on outcomes such as new onset chronic kidney disease-CKD and mortality among patients within a two-year trial.

RESULTS

The same study group (of  = 192 patients) underwent reassessment, two years after EVAR treatment. The overall mortality rate was 16.67%, and it was higher in the AKI group - 38.89%. CKD patients had a mortality rate of 23.88% ( = 16). Among patients with an aneurysm diameter >67 mm mortality rate reached 20% ( = 6), while in the previously reported diabetes mellitus group 37.93% ( = 11). New onset of CKD was diagnosed in 23% of cases. Preexisting CKD patients with PC- AKI contributed to a 33.33% mortality rate ( = 8).

CONCLUSION

This study concludes that PC-AKI impacts outcomes and survival in endovascularly treated AAAs. Type 2 diabetes and preexisting chronic kidney disease are associated with higher mortality within a 2-year follow-up, however gender factor was not significant. A larger aneurysm diameter is related with a higher prevalence of PC-AKI. These factors should be taken into account during screening, qualifying patients for the treatment and treating patients with AAA. It may help to identify high-risk individuals and tailor preventive measurements and treatment options accordingly, improving treatment results and reducing mortality.