Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in your body. It carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Sometimes, a weak spot can form in the aorta and cause it to bulge out—this is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA.
A small aneurysm may not cause symptoms. But if it grows too large, it can be very dangerous. A ruptured AAA can cause life-threatening bleeding. That’s why monitoring and timely repair are so important.
AAA repair is a procedure that strengthens or replaces the weakened part of the aorta. There are two main types of repair. One is open surgery, where the surgeon replaces the damaged part of the aorta with a graft. The other is endovascular repair (EVAR), a minimally invasive approach where a stent graft is placed inside the artery using a catheter.
Which option is best depends on the size and shape of the aneurysm and the patient’s overall health. After repair, most people can return to normal activities, but lifelong monitoring is needed to make sure the aorta stays strong.
At Pinnacle Vein and Vascular Center, our vascular experts are trained to help you with AAA repair. We work closely with each patient to provide safe, effective treatment and long-term follow-up care.
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