Aortic Stent Graft

What is Aortic Stent Graft?

Get the best EVAR treatment from our Doctor in Bangalore | Aortic stent graft is also known as endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Endovascular grafting is an invasive method used to treat aortic aneurysms.

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Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)

Overview

Get the best EVAR treatment from our Doctor in Bangalore Endovascular Aneurysm treatment in Bangalore. According to our cardiologist, an aneurysm refers to bulging or dilatation of the wall of an artery. Conventional treatment involves surgically opening of your chest/abdomen to treat the aneurysm, but the EVAR method differs from traditional treatment, it’s minimally invasive trans catheter procedure. In the EVAR procedure, a stent graft (a thin fabric tube supported by a metal wire stent) is inserted into the aneurysm through small incisions made into the artery of leg to strengthen the weak spot in the aorta.

Then, using X-ray guidance in Cath lab, the cardiologist threads the stent graft into the aneurysm segment of the aorta. Then the stent graft is gradually expanded inside the aorta and creates a stable channel to increase blood flow. In addition, the stent graft strengthens the weak part of the aorta, preventing the aneurysm from rupturing.

The most incredible thing about EVAR is that it reduces the risks of open surgery, and EVAR treatment is less painful than open surgery.

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Who is a real candidate for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair?

EVAR may be the most effective treatment for an aortic aneurysm. However, it is essential to note that not all aneurysms require EVAR treatment. Only your healthcare provider can give you the best advice on EVAR. Below are some of the symptoms of an aneurysm when you may need EVAR-

  • Most are asymptomatic and detected incidentally.
  • Pulsatile mass in abdomen
  • Abdominal pain or chest pain due to aortic dissection.
  • Lower limb pain on walking ( claudication)
  • Present to emergency Due to rupture or dissection in aneurysm segment which can be life threatening sometimes.

Aortic Stent Graft FAQs

Benefits of the EVAR process include:

  • Reduce the risk of aneurysm rupture or dissection.
  • Less Pain
  • Very short recovery time as compared to open surgery.
  • Less blood loss.
  • The risk of heart attack or death is lower with an EVAR procedure than with open surgery.
  • Gets discharged from the hospital early.

There is no doubt that endovascular aneurysm repair has a very high success rate and is much better than open surgery. But this process also has some risks involved, which includes:-

  • Heart attack.
  • Bleeding 
  • Thrombo- embolism episodes.
  • Kidney failure.
  • Blood clots.
  • Rupture or dissection
  • Risk of infection.

Endovascular aneurysm repair is an advanced procedure that aims to prevent an aortic aneurysm from rupturing. A ruptured aortic aneurysm can be life-threatening. Endovascular aneurysm repair is a simple procedure that restores blood flow to your body without making a large incision. Also, your healing is much faster if you go with this process.

Usually, the EVAR procedure takes 2 to 3 hours. You are discharged from the hospital in 1 to 2 days and can return to your old activities within a few days. However, according to the cardiologist, complete recovery may take a few weeks to a month.

  • Smoking tobacco most common reason
  • Atherosclerosis 
  • Connective tissue disease 
  • Marfan’s syndrome
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