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What treatment options does SVS offer for a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
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Dr Vikram Puttaswamy
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Dr Vikram Puttaswamy is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon who specialises in major and complex endovascular and vascular surgical procedures. He trained at Royal North Shore, … View Profile
A range of treatments from conservative measures, through to minimally invasive surgery, and major surgery.
Conservative management
For small, manageable or asymptomatic TAA’s, conservative management is an ideal first step. This involves observation, tests and actions from you and your medical professionals:
A regular GP checkup
Regular abdominal ultrasounds to check on the size and risk of the TAA.
Ongoing surveillance of your symptoms
Prompt notice of any changes you feel in your body
Taking up positive lifestyle changes such as:
Exercising
Quitting smoking
Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol
Eating well.
Not all aneurysms will require treatment and, for some patients, the risk of treatment such as surgery is too great in the presence of other health concerns.
Surgery
We must note here that having an aneurysm repaired is a large operation that carries risks and it must be considered that the patient is fit enough to endure the treatment.
Once it is considered that surgical treatment of an aneurysm is less risky than leaving it untreated, surgery will be arranged.
Surgical procedures include:
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
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