General health survey in patients with small abdominal aortic aneurysm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a dynamic disease characterized by a continuous diameter progression. AAA may therefore be categorized in early-stage disease (small diameter AAA) and late-stage disease (large diameter AAA). To date, there is no effective therapy for patients in early stages, resulting in disease-specific stressors. This study was designed to quantify these stressors using a specifically designed questionnaire.

Methods

A self-designed 17-item questionnaire with categorical response options was distributed to patients with small AAA. The aim of the approach was to gain a deeper understanding of patients' quality of life (QoL), psychological state and attitudes towards hypothetical future treatment options.

Results

122 patients were contact

SUBMITTER: Arnautovic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404035 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature