Dr. Powell's principal research area of interest is the evidence base for practice in vascular and endovascular surgery, through randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews. Ongoing trials include the EVAR trials, the IMPROVE trial for ruptured aneurysms, and the AARDVARK trial (effect of ACE inhibitors on small aneurysm growth) about to start. Her other research interests are in the pathogenesis and genetics of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Recent evidence-based projects include the European guidelines for the management of abdominal aortic aneurysm and vascular surgical components of the Map of Medicine. She is an associate editor for the European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery and am on the editorial board of Circulation and ATVB.
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