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April 1, 2026Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine1 citationsOpen Access

Fluoroquinolones Linked to Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Risks

Effects of Fluoroquinolones on Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection Processes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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ZWZhao WuYYYang YangZLZhaolong Li

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Systematic review and meta-analysis show fluoroquinolone use increases aortic aneurysm risk in certain populations, indicating caution in prescriptions.

Key Points

  • This review aimed to assess the risks associated with fluoroquinolone use for aortic aneurysms and dissections.
  • Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using various databases.
  • Included observational studies that provided risk estimates for aortic aneurysm or dissection incidence.
  • Analyzed data on aortic-specific mortality and all-cause mortality in fluoroquinolone-treated populations.
  • FQ exposure significantly increased de novo aortic aneurysm/dissection risk within 30 days (RR = 3.40).
  • All-cause mortality risk was also elevated for FQ users (OR = 1.44).
  • Subgroup analysis showed a notably increased de novo aortic aneurysm risk at 30 days (RR = 9.13).

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Wu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7b065652765b073a8b19https://doi.org/10.31083/rcm43656
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