Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib ÇİL

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a serious circulatory disorder that occurs when arteries in the legs and arms narrow or become blocked. This condition, which usually develops due to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), can prevent serious complications with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In this comprehensive guide, I will discuss in detail what peripheral artery disease is, its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options. What is Peripheral Artery Disease? # Peripheral artery disease is a condition where arteries outside the heart and brain narrow or become blocked. It most commonly affects leg arteries but can also affect arteries going to the arms, stomach, kidneys, and other organs. The disease usually develops as a result of atherosclerosis, a process where fatty plaques accumulate on artery walls.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. Not only can it cause leg pain and swelling, but it also poses a life-threatening risk if the clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs (Pulmonary Embolism). This comprehensive guide discusses the early diagnosis of DVT, modern treatment methods, and ways to prevent this condition. What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? # Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a deep vein, most commonly in the legs. Veins are the blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart and lungs. A blockage in these veins prevents blood from returning properly, causing it to pool.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Diabetic foot is a serious complication that develops in diabetic patients and affects the feet. This condition, resulting from the combination of nerve damage (neuropathy) and vascular disease (vasculopathy), significantly increases the risk of wound formation, infection, and amputation. But the good news is that the vast majority of diabetic foot complications are preventable! In this comprehensive guide, I will discuss in detail what diabetic foot is, risk factors, symptoms, treatment methods, and most importantly, how it can be prevented. What is Diabetic Foot? # Diabetic foot describes a series of complications affecting the feet in diabetic patients. Prolonged high blood sugar leads to two main problems in the body: