Keywords

aorta, aortic dissection, endoleak, fistula, stent graft, thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA), thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)

 

Authors

  1. O'Leary, Geraldine M. MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has emerged as the surgical treatment of choice for patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm. This article focuses on the indications, contraindications, diagnostic studies, procedure, complications, nursing considerations, and patient discharge instructions for patients undergoing a TEVAR.