An aneurysm of the abdominal aorta ≥50 mm for women, ≥55 mm for men or a growth rate of ≥10 mm per year as demonstrated on duplex ultrasound, computed tomographic angiography or magnetic resonance angiography.

And scheduled for an open repair of the aneurysm.

Patients with signs of an inflammatory or mycotic aneurysm on computed tomographic angiography.

Patients with an AAA as a result of an aortic dissection.

Patients with an AAA and PAD, defined as an ankle-brachial index of <0.80 or a toe pressure of <50 mm Hg.

Patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or Marfan syndrome.

Proven PAD with an ankle-brachial index of <0.80, or a toe pressure of <50 mm Hg, or confirmation of PAD on duplex ultrasound, computed tomographic angiography, magnetic resonance angiography or angiography.

And scheduled for open bypass surgery or open endarterectomy of the lower extremity arteries.

PAD caused by local radiation therapy.

Patients with PAD and an abdominal aorta of ≥30 mm.