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When an aneurysm occurs in the abdomen, it is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, commonly abbreviated as ...
ByLombard Medical Limited based in Didcot, UNITED KINGDOM
AAA may be detected during a routine physical when feeling your abdomen, with a chest x-ray or ultrasound. ...
ByEndologix LLC based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Your general health as well as the size and location of your AAA will determine how your aneurysm is treated. If your AAA is not big enough to need surgery straight away, your doctor may recommend an ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan every 3-12 months to carefully monitor the aneurysm’s size and shape. Your doctor may also prescribe certain medications to help keep the aneurysm stable, such as blood pressure medication and, if you smoke, you will be advised to stop. If your doctor feels there is ...
ByLombard Medical Limited based in Didcot, UNITED KINGDOM
After an EVAR or PEVAR procedure, you will be given pain medication if needed and will be able to gradually get out of bed, walk, and eat solid foods. You may feel well enough to resume your normal activities in 4 to 6 weeks. Endovascular repair means you will need regular follow up visits with your doctor: a month afterward, at six months, and each year following your procedure. The visits will include a physical exam and an ultrasound, CT scan, or angiography to check for any ...
ByEndologix LLC based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Following abdominal surgery, you may need a ventilator to help with your breathing. Once you can breathe on your own, you will be asked to cough occasionally to keep fluid from collecting in your lungs. You will have a drainage tube in your stomach and will not be able to eat or drink until it is removed, usually a few days after the procedure. Gradually you will be able to get out of bed, walk, and return to eating solid foods. Recovery from abdominal surgical repair takes approximately 3 months and will require ...
ByEndologix LLC based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is a minimally invasive procedure that accesses the aorta through a small incision in your groin. Thin wires are inserted through the femoral arteries and act as a guide for a long, thin tube called a catheter. A stent is delivered through the catheter to the site of the aneurysm and expands to reinforce the damaged portion of the aorta. The wire and catheter will be removed, the doctor will confirm that the stent is in the proper position, and the incision will be closed with a ...
ByEndologix LLC based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Regular Examinations with ultrasounds (if AAA is less than 5 cm) to monitor the condition. Abdominal Surgery (also called Open Repair) is performed under general anesthesia to access the aorta through an incision in your abdomen. The damaged section of the aorta is removed and a fabric tube called a graft is stitched in its place. The surgery usually takes 2-4 hours and requires a hospital stay of 5-7 days. Your recovery may take 3 months or ...
ByEndologix LLC based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Percutaneous Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (PEVAR) accesses your femoral artery through a small puncture in your groin area. Thin wires are inserted through the femoral arteries and act as a guide for a long, thin tube called a catheter. A stent is delivered through the catheter to the site of the aneurysm and expands to reinforce the damaged portion of the aorta. The wire and catheter will be removed. The doctor will confirm that the stent is in the proper position and pressure will be applied to the puncture site ...
ByEndologix LLC based in Irvine, CALIFORNIA (USA)
When the use Angiodroid The CO2 Injector is safe and effective; As is increasingly demonstrated, the use of CO2 as a Contrast Agent can bring considerable advantages in many types of intervention in the field of Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Angiology and Vascular Surgery. Because of its Gas Properties, Carbon Dioxide infact can be injected into each lumen structure (arterial, venous, biliary tract, abscesses, fistulas) below the diaphragm. It is especially indicated for ...
ByAngiodroid Spa based in San Lazzaro di Savena (BO), ITALY