Circulating miRNAs as Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Surveillance, and Postoperative Follow-Up of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.

Background: To provide a summary of the current state of research in English medical literature on circulating miRNAs as biomarkers for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Additionally, for the most commonly mentioned circulating miRNAs in the literature, to attempt a documentation of the biological mechanisms underlying their role in AAA development.

Methods: A literature search was undertaken in the MEDLINE database.