Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
If you need a procedure to repair an aneurysm, you’re in skilled, experienced hands at Lehigh Valley Health Network. We are the third largest heart program in Pennsylvania and are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for heart care and heart surgery. Our board-certified surgeons, assisted by nurses and support staff who specialize in heart care, use the latest surgical devices and techniques.
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is a procedure that repairs aneurysms located in the section of the aorta that descends through the chest. EVAR is done through small incisions in the groin. Using X-ray guidance and specially designed instruments, your surgeon will insert a tube, called a stent-graft, inside your aorta. The stent-graft eliminates pressure on the weakened area of the aorta and prevents it from bursting or rupturing.
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