Aortic aneurysm repair
San Diego vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons at Sharp specialize in treating aneurysms of the aorta, the body’s main artery. Our team of experts will assess your aneurysm and determine the best treatment plan for you.
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What is an aortic aneurysm?
An aortic aneurysm is a weakness in the wall of the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. This weak area can bulge outward and slowly grow over time.
Aortic aneurysms can be categorized by location in the body:
Thoracic aortic aneurysm in the chest
Abdominal aortic aneurysm in the abdomen
Many people don’t have symptoms, so an aortic aneurysm is often found during imaging tests done for another reason. If the aneurysm grows too large or breaks open, it can become a serious medical emergency.
Advanced treatments and technology set Sharp apart
Our team of experts will assess your aneurysm and first determine if it can be treated with medication to lower blood pressure and relax blood vessels. If additional treatment is needed, expert vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons at Sharp are highly skilled in a number of advanced techniques to repair the aneurysm.
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
EVAR is a minimally invasive procedure used to repair an aortic aneurysm without open surgery. During the procedure, a vascular surgeon inserts a stent graft — a mesh tube that helps support the weakened artery — through a small incision in the upper thigh. Many patients experience quicker recovery and less scarring than with traditional surgery.