Category: Vascular Diseases

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are a vascular disease that occurs when veins expand and become twisted. They are most commonly seen in the legs, especially in the calf and behind the knee. Veins are blood vessels that carry…

An aortic aneurysm is a serious health condition that occurs when the aorta, the largest artery carrying blood from the heart, becomes abnormally enlarged. Often progressing silently, this condition can lead to life-threatening complications. This article provides comprehensive information on…

Coronary bypass surgery is the most frequently performed heart surgery in the world and in our country. This method, also known as “bypass” for short, is used to treat blockages in the heart vessels. It is especially preferred in cases…