Recommendations for Shared Decision-Making

COR	LOE	RECOMMENDATIONS
1	C-LD	1. In patients with aortic disease, shared decision-making is recommended when determining the appropriate thresholds for intervention, deciding on the type of surgical repair, choosing between open surgical versus endovascular approaches; and in medical management and surveillance.1–6
1	C-EO	2. In patients with aortic disease who are contemplating pregnancy or who are pregnant, shared decision-making is recommended when considering the cardiovascular risks of pregnancy, the diameter thresholds for prophylactic aortic surgery, and the mode of delivery.