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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: 15 hours ago | Replies (34)
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@komara
What is endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)?
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a procedure to fix an aortic aneurysm in the abdomen. It's called endovascular because a doctor repairs the aneurysm from the inside of the damaged blood vessel (the aorta). This is a minimally invasive procedure. Local or general anesthesia might be used but it is not a surgery.
Im not sure if you have the same type of aneurysm BUT a second opinion can’t hurt? It might be reassuring to know.
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@maverick1791 no mine is thoracic aorta aneurysm
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@maverick1791
EVAR may be possible in the descending aorta, but it isn't really an option for the ascending aorta and aortic root. Such procedures on the ascending aorta are very experimental an not common at this point.