Vascular diseases encompass disorders that occur in the body’s arterial and venous systems. For healthy blood circulation, blood vessels need to be open and flexible. However, in some cases, damage, narrowing, or blockage occurs in the vessel walls. These conditions…
Leg vascular blockage, known medically as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), is a circulatory disorder. It occurs due to narrowing or blockage in the arteries that branch off from the aorta and carry oxygenated blood to the arms and legs. This…
Carotid artery blockage is a serious vascular disease that causes reduced oxygenated blood flow to the brain. Although it may not show symptoms in early stages, it can lead to life-threatening risks such as stroke in advanced cases. In this…
What is a stroke? A stroke, also known colloquially as a ‘brain attack’, is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is suddenly cut off or reduced. Brain tissue damage can occur…
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a circulatory system disorder characterized by a blood clot typically forming in the deep veins of the legs. This clot obstructs blood flow within the vein and, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications.…
What is Pulmonary Embolism? Pulmonary embolism, medically known as pulmonary embolus, is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a pulmonary artery, which supplies blood to the lungs, becomes blocked by a blood clot (thrombosis). The clot usually forms in the…
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is a life-threatening disease characterized by persistent blockage in the pulmonary blood vessels, often developing after a pulmonary embolism. When the blood vessels leading to the lungs narrow or become blocked due to clots, this…
Maintaining Cholesterol Balance: The Role of Diet, Genetics, and Liver It is now better understood that cholesterol is closely related not only to diet but also to the body’s internal system. Balancing cholesterol levels is directly linked to many factors,…
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…
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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