Iliac Aneurysm Treatment in India

Krishna Das, a 62-year-old retired yoga...

Krishna Das, a 62-year-old retired yoga instructor and vegetarian from Varanasi, had always been health-conscious. For months, he experienced a persistent, dull ache in his lower abdomen and back, which he initially attributed to his daily asanas. The pain worsened, and he began feeling a strange, pulsating sensation deep in his belly. During a routine check-up, his GP noted the pulsatile mass. A CT scan revealed a 5.5 cm iliac artery aneurysm. His surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, explained the grave risk of rupture, which could be fatal. He recommended an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), a minimally invasive procedure, as the best option given Krishna's otherwise good health. Krishna was terrified; his spiritual practice had not prepared him for this confrontation with mortality. The procedure itself was smooth, performed under general anesthesia. Post-op, he spent two days in the hospital, sore but relieved. Recovery at home required avoiding heavy lifting for six weeks, but he could resume gentle walking and meditation quickly. The constant fear of a sudden rupture was gone. Emotionally, he moved from deep fear and a sense of bodily betrayal to profound gratitude. The experience deepened his spiritual practice, shifting it from purely physical wellness to a more holistic appreciation of life and modern medicine's gifts.