EVAR is a minimally invasive procedure used to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm (a bulge in the wall of the aorta) by placing a stent-graft inside the artery via a catheter, avoiding the need for open surgical repair.

What It Involves

• Pre-procedure imaging (CT angiography) to plan the repair
• Catheter-based placement of a stent-graft within the aneurysm
• Performed in a catheterization laboratory under imaging guidance

Who May Need This

• Patients diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm meeting criteria for repair
• Patients assessed as suitable for a catheter-based rather than open surgical approach

What to Expect

EVAR generally involves a shorter hospital stay and recovery period compared to open surgical aneurysm repair, though suitability depends on the individual’s anatomy and overall health.

Why Consult Dr. Preeti Sharma

• 22+ years of dedicated experience in cardiology and interventional cardiac care
• 10,000+ cardiac procedures performed, including angiography, angioplasty, and device implantation
• Internationally trained across France, Germany, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia
• Associate Director, Department of Cardiac Sciences, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun
• Member, Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and Association of Physicians of India (API); Associate Member, American College of Cardiology (ACC)