At Erebuni Medical Center, a woman in her sixties undergoes surgery to treat an aneurysm that was discovered a decade ago. Over time, the aneurysm has grown so large that surgery is now necessary. The procedure, a complex endovascular intervention, is being broadcast live to a conference hall filled with cardiovascular and endovascular surgeons from around the world.
An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery that can form in various organs. In this case, the aneurysm was located in the patient’s brain, and without timely intervention, it could have led to hemorrhage and a stroke.
The live broadcasts from different operating rooms in Armenia are part of a conference that has previously been held in Russia. This year, Armenia was chosen as the first international location to host the event. Surgeons from the United States, the CIS, and other countries have gathered to discuss and analyze new cases, surgical techniques, and their effectiveness.
Two surgeries from Erebuni Medical Center were featured during the conference: the aneurysm surgery and a procedure for liver embolization, which treats liver hemangiomas—a condition that primarily affects young women and is often difficult to treat with open surgery. Both surgeries were successful, and the patients are now recovering at home. While these surgeries were highly complex, at Erebuni, performing such intricate operations is part of the routine.
A positive development is the increasing number of planned surgeries. This indicates that more patients are seeking early treatment, addressing issues before they progress to critical conditions like strokes.
At Erebuni Medical Center, the techniques, methods, and policies surrounding endovascular interventions focus on achieving the best outcomes with minimal cost to the state and minimal trauma to the patient, especially when the procedure is covered by state healthcare.
