Hidden Threats: Patient Decision-Making around Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery in the United States.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are pathologic enlargements of the aorta that, if they rupture, are usually fatal. Patients can undergo high-risk surgery to prevent rupture. We explored AAA patients' surgical journeys to understand decision-making…

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