The incidence and severity of post-procedural discomfort were evaluated in patients undergoing endovascular repair for aortic disease across six symptom-related dimensions: immobilization-related issues, puncture site discomfort, adhesive-induced skin reactions, post-stent implantation syndrome, impairment in self-care ability, and physical/psychological stress responses.
Diagnosed with thoracoabdominal aortic disease
Patients who underwent endovascular treatment of the thoracoabdominal aorta via the femoral artery approach
Aortic disease caused by infection
Aortic disease caused by trauma
Aortic disease treated by open abdominal surgery
Presence of systemic diseases uncontrollable by current medical standards (e.g., severe cardiac, pulmonary or hepatic dysfunction; advanced malignancy; cachexia; refractory severe coronary artery disease symptoms; coagulation disorders caused by genetic diseases, etc.)