Question 1

What are the potential benefits of participating in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Beta-blocker Versus Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Suppression of Aneurysm Expansion in Patients With Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Hypertension (BASE Trial) clinical trial (NCT01904981). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How does valsartan compare to other treatments I might consider?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Beta-blocker Versus Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Suppression of Aneurysm Expansion in Patients With Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Hypertension (BASE Trial) clinical trial (NCT01904981). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What side effects should I expect from either treatment?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Beta-blocker Versus Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Suppression of Aneurysm Expansion in Patients With Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Hypertension (BASE Trial) clinical trial (NCT01904981). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How will my progress be monitored during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Beta-blocker Versus Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Suppression of Aneurysm Expansion in Patients With Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Hypertension (BASE Trial) clinical trial (NCT01904981). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

What happens if my aneurysm grows while I'm in the study?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Beta-blocker Versus Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Suppression of Aneurysm Expansion in Patients With Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Hypertension (BASE Trial) clinical trial (NCT01904981). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

Are there any risks associated with being in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Beta-blocker Versus Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Suppression of Aneurysm Expansion in Patients With Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Hypertension (BASE Trial) clinical trial (NCT01904981). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

What this study is about