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Who do I call if I experience complications?​

If you have new symptoms and don’t know what to do, do not wait. Get medical advice or help if you are concerned.

Visit your family doctor or go to a walk-in clinic if you have non-urgent concerns such as:

  • Leg swelling that doesn’t go away.
  • New mild pain, redness or swelling around your incisions.
  • Drainage or leaking from your incision that is increasing or smells bad.
  • New lump around your incision site.
  • Diarrhea (loose stools).
  • Vomiting (throwing up) and not able to eat or drink
  • Chills and a fever above 38.5°C (100.4°F) for at least 24 hours.​
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Call 911 or go to the hospital emergency department if you have an emergency such as:

  • Numbness in your arms, feet or legs, or they become cold or painful, or you have trouble moving them.
  • New pain in your groin, back, chest or abdomen.
  • Severe pain or swelling at your incisions site.
  • New shortness of breath.
  • Feeling dizzy or faint.
  • You lose control of your bladder or bowels.
  • You are no longer able to pass urine.​

Call the EVAR coordinator or your surgeons’ office for general questions or advice after EVAR surgery: 416 340 4800 ext. 5202

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How do I reach my surgeon's office? ​

Dr. T. Lindsay
Phone: 416 340 4620

Dr. G. Oreopoulos
Phone: 416 340 3275

Dr. G. Roche-Nagle
Phone: 416 340 5332

Dr. B. Rubin
Phone: 416 340 3645

Dr. T. Forbes
Phone: 416 340 3274

Dr. J. Byrne​
Phone: 416 340 3996

Dr. K. Howe
Phone: 416 340 5193 

How do I reach other members of my health care team?​​

Dyo Ramcharan, EVAR Coordinator
Phone: 416 340 4800 ext. 5202

Cindy Dickson, Vascular Clinic Nurse
Phone: 416 340 3857

Sue DeVries, Nurse Practitioner
Phone: 416 340 4266

Alex Papadopoulos, Nurse Practitioner
Phone: 416 340 5677

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