Author Archives: Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul

Blood Thinners | Anticoagulants

Anticoagulants are medications that prevent abnormal blood clot formation by inhibiting specific steps in the [...]

What Causes Arm Pain? Causes of Right and Left Arm Pain

Arm pain is a common symptom that can arise from musculoskeletal, neurological, or cardiovascular causes. [...]

Synthetic Graft

A vascular graft is an artificial or biological conduit used to replace or bypass diseased [...]

Circulatory System Diseases: Risk Factors & Symptoms

The circulatory system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones while removing metabolic waste [...]

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS): Symptoms and Treatment

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition caused by compression of nerves or blood vessels between [...]

Iliac Artery: What Is It, Location, Anatomy and Function

The iliac artery is a major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the abdominal [...]

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms & Treatment

A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a pathological dilation of the aorta within the chest region. [...]

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) – Symptoms and causes

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect where the fetal connection between the [...]

CT Coronary Angiography

CT coronary angiography is a non-invasive imaging method used to visualize coronary arteries. It provides [...]

Virtual Angiography

CT angiography, also known as virtual angiography, is a non-invasive imaging technique that visualizes blood [...]

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the heart. [...]

What is a Cardiovascular Plaque?

Atherosclerotic plaque is a pathological formation inside arteries, consisting of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and cellular [...]

What Causes Swollen Ankles and Feet?

Foot swelling occurs due to fluid accumulation in tissues, often resulting from circulatory, renal, or [...]

Signs & Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that develop due to venous insufficiency. Early symptoms include [...]

Leg pain: Types, causes, and treatment

Leg pain is a common symptom that can arise from musculoskeletal, vascular, or neurological causes. [...]

What causes unexplained bruising on the legs?

Bruising on the legs may indicate underlying medical conditions, particularly when it occurs without trauma. [...]

Compression Stockings: Benefits and Side Effects

Compression stockings are medical devices designed to apply controlled pressure on the legs, supporting venous [...]

Capillary Varicose Vein Treatment

Capillary varicose vein treatment focuses on eliminating small, superficial veins that appear as red or [...]

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a minimally invasive procedure performed without open-heart surgery. It [...]

Heart transplant surgery

Heart transplantation is a surgical procedure performed in patients with end-stage heart failure when medical [...]

Varicose Veins Treatment with Laser

Laser varicose vein treatment is a minimally invasive medical method used to close diseased veins. [...]

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an advanced imaging technique that uses ultrasound waves via a probe [...]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive diagnostic method that uses strong magnetic fields and [...]

Chest X-ray (Radiography)

A chest X-ray is a radiological imaging method used to evaluate lung and heart structures. [...]