Ascending aortic aneurysm is a serious enlargement that occurs in the first section of the main artery (aorta) leaving the heart. This enlargement results from the weakening of the vessel wall over time and loss of its elasticity. This condition,…
Aortic arch aneurysm is a life-threatening serious vascular dilation occurring in the curved section where the branches to the brain and upper body separate from the aortic vessel. This region is both a strategic intersection point where blood flow is…
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a dilation that occurs in the part of the aorta within the chest cavity. This silent disease, which usually progresses without symptoms, can have fatal consequences when the vessel diameter reaches a critical level. This…
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an enlargement that occurs in the section of the aorta located in the abdominal cavity. It usually progresses without symptoms and poses a life-threatening risk due to sudden rupture. It is particularly associated with factors…
Aortic Aneurysm is a serious health condition that occurs when the aorta, the largest artery coming out of the heart, abnormally enlarges. Although it often progresses silently, it can lead to life-threatening complications. In this article, you will find comprehensive…
Aortic aneurysm treatment is crucial for preventing fatal complications of this silently progressing disease. Both monitoring and timely intervention are necessary to prevent life-threatening conditions such as rupture (vessel tearing). In this article, we discuss in detail the potential consequences…
Born in Ankara in 1968. Graduated with honors from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1991. Completed his specialty training in Cardiovascular Surgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine between 1991-1997. Between 1997-1998, in the United States…
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