Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are being successfully treated using EVAR (endovascular aneurysm repair). In EVAR, the delivery sheath is inserted into the lumen of an access channel, frequently the common femoral artery, and folded and compressed transplant components are placed inside. When the endograft is placed, it swells and contacts the iliac arteries distally and the aorta wall proximally to isolate the aortic aneurysm sac from aortic blood flow and pressure.
Due to the fact that EVAR does not require aortic clamping or operational aorta exposure, perioperative mortality is significantly lower with EVAR than with open AAA repair.
India offers endovascular aneurysm repair at a lower price than the US, Russia, or the UK. In India, patients seeking endovascular aneurysm treatment have access to the best facilities, which offer affordable healthcare plans, top-of-the-line medical equipment, and the assurance of expert medical staff.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm: what is it?
A potentially dangerous weakening of the aorta’s wall is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The largest artery in the human body, the aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the legs, pelvis, and other parts of the body. The artery becomes thin and fragile as the aorta weakens and bulges like a balloon.
The medical term for aorta enlargement is an aneurysm. There is a possibility of rupture due to the abdominal aorta’s growing size. Serious internal bleeding could follow, which could lead to shock and death. A cardiac procedure fixes the weakened section of the abdominal aorta.
Any of the nation’s major general surgery and cardiology hospitals offer AAA repair. A handful of multi-specialty institutions also provide reasonably priced abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm repair procedures.
There are numerous disorders that might harm the walls of your aorta and lead to aortic aneurysms, such as:
- Elevated blood pressure
- Smoking
- Atherosclerosis
- Injury Specific illnesses (such untreated syphilis)
- Several genetic disorders, including Marfan syndrome
- Aging
- Elevated blood pressure
Endovascular Grafting: What is it?
Aortic aneurysms can be treated using the minimally invasive endovascular grafting method. An endovascular aneurysm repair may be recommended by your doctor rather than an open aneurysm repair (EVAR), which necessitates cutting open your chest and belly. Your clinician may use the terms thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR) or fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) in addition to EVAR, depending on the type of repair being treated.
In order to strengthen the weak spots inside your aorta, endovascular surgery employs tiny, lengthy tubes known as catheters. You might be a candidate for endovascular stent grafting if your aneurysm is 5 cm or greater, hasn’t ruptured, and isn’t more than that.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm symptoms
The majority of the time, an abdominal aortic aneurysm goes unnoticed. Because of this, several abdominal aortic aneurysms are found during a CT scan or ultrasound that is being done for another reason.
Others with an abdominal aorta aneurysm may suffer the following symptoms.
- Experiencing a pulsing in the abdomen
- Discomfort in the groin, chest, stomach, or lower back
- Sharp, stabbing pain in the back or belly (which typically means the aneurysm may rupture soon or may have already ruptured)
- A ruptured aneurysm may result in acute vertigo, a fast heartbeat, weakness, or even unconsciousness.
- Aneurysm rupture calls for immediate medical attention.
