Visceral Aneurysm Treatment in India

Saanvi Singh, a 58-year-old retired school...

Saanvi Singh, a 58-year-old retired school principal from Delhi, had always been active and health-conscious. For months, she experienced a persistent, dull ache in her upper abdomen, which she initially attributed to indigestion. The pain intensified, becoming sharp and localized. A routine check-up with her GP, followed by a CT scan, revealed a 3.2 cm splenic artery aneurysm. Her vascular surgeon, Dr. Kapoor, explained that while the aneurysm wasn't ruptured, its size and Saanvi's history of hypertension posed a significant risk. He recommended an endovascular stent graft procedure to exclude the aneurysm from circulation, emphasizing its minimally invasive nature. Saanvi was terrified; the word 'aneurysm' filled her with dread of a sudden catastrophe. The procedure itself was under general anesthesia. She remembers little besides the pre-op anxiety and waking up with mild discomfort. The recovery in the hospital was smooth, with her pain well-managed. Within a week at home, she was walking short distances. At her six-week follow-up, a CT angiogram showed the stent was perfectly placed and the aneurysm was successfully excluded. The constant fear of a rupture that had shadowed her for months lifted. Saanvi felt a profound sense of relief and gratitude. She resumed her morning walks with her husband, now appreciating each pain-free day with a renewed sense of vitality and caution, closely monitoring her blood pressure as advised.