{"id":1633,"date":"2025-05-27T11:33:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/tedavi-alanlari\/atar-damar-hastaliklari\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:49:57","slug":"arterial-diseases","status":"publish","type":"tedavi-alanlari","link":"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/en\/tedavi-alanlari\/arterial-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Arterial Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1633\" class=\"elementor elementor-1633 elementor-308\" data-elementor-post-type=\"tedavi-alanlari\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7dbec8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f7dbec8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfc43fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dfc43fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1573\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-1024x597.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-768x448.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a7fc1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37a7fc1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a9ff2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12a9ff2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the organs of the body. Diseases affecting these vessels can lead to serious health problems by preventing organs from receiving enough blood and oxygen. Under the title of <strong>arterial diseases<\/strong>, the five most common arterial conditions will be discussed: <strong>atherosclerosis<\/strong> (hardening of the arteries), <strong>arterial occlusion<\/strong> (blockage), <strong>aneurysm<\/strong> (vessel ballooning), <strong>peripheral artery disease<\/strong>, and <strong>carotid artery disease<\/strong> (disease of the carotid artery). Each disease is explained in simple language that patients can easily understand, including what it is, its symptoms, who is most at risk, diagnostic methods, and treatment options. In this way, concepts such as \u201carterial blockage\u201d and \u201catherosclerosis\u201d will become more comprehensible and contribute to increased health awareness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38558b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38558b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f46663c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f46663c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db9ddb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db9ddb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Atherosclerosis (Arteriosclerosis)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3a5c48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3a5c48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Atherosclerosis is the loss of elasticity and hardening of the arteries due to the buildup of cholesterol- and calcium-containing plaques on the arterial walls. This condition narrows the inner diameter of the arteries and reduces blood flow. Atherosclerosis typically develops slowly over the years and can affect all arteries in the body. It most often appears in the coronary arteries that supply the heart, increasing the risk of heart attack. It is also a very common vascular disease that can lead to serious problems such as stroke and peripheral artery disease. Atherosclerosis is more frequently seen in older adults, men, and individuals with risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-134ee43 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"134ee43\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb3ee55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"cb3ee55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0ddc3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0ddc3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Atherosclerosis usually does not cause symptoms; however, complaints may arise depending on the organ damage it causes. The main symptoms include:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Chest pain (angina):<\/strong> Burning or pressure-like pain in the center of the chest that occurs with exertion and resolves with rest (if the heart arteries are affected). In advanced stages, chest pain may even occur at rest, or a <strong>heart attack<\/strong> can develop directly.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Leg pain:<\/strong> Cramping pain and fatigue in the calf muscles while walking (a sign of <strong>peripheral artery disease<\/strong> if the leg arteries are affected). This pain subsides with rest, but as arterial narrowing progresses, pain occurs over shorter distances.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Stroke symptoms:<\/strong> If there is significant narrowing of the brain arteries, signs of a transient ischemic attack or <strong>stroke<\/strong> may appear. For example, neurological symptoms such as numbness or weakness on one side of the body, speech disturbances, or vision loss may develop.<\/p><\/li><li><p>In many cases, atherosclerosis may not cause noticeable symptoms for a long time. Sometimes, the first sign can be a serious event like a heart attack or stroke.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fcc3a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"3fcc3a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:3,&quot;aspect_ratio&quot;:&quot;1:1&quot;,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:3,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-5.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"3fcc3a9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"atar-damar-5\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTY4LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wva2FkaXJjZXZpa2VyLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDVcL2F0YXItZGFtYXItNS53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiM2ZjYzNhOSJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-5.webp\" data-width=\"750\" data-height=\"750\" aria-label=\"\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1e1242 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d1e1242\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9874be5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9874be5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ed860 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56ed860\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"115\">To diagnose atherosclerosis, a physical examination is performed and certain tests may be requested:<\/p><ul data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"761\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"257\"><p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"257\"><strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"135\">Blood tests:<\/strong> Measurement of cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels (to assess important risk factors for atherosclerosis).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"442\"><p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"442\"><strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"276\">Heart tests:<\/strong> Examinations such as ECG (electrocardiogram), stress test, or cardiac ultrasound (ECHO) may be performed to evaluate the degree of involvement of the heart arteries.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"761\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"761\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"457\">Imaging:<\/strong> Color <strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"486\">Doppler ultrasound<\/strong> can be used to visualize the condition of the arteries. For a definitive diagnosis, <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"586\" data-is-only-node=\"\">angiography<\/strong> (imaging of the arteries by injecting contrast dye) may be performed if necessary; for example, coronary angiography can be used to detect narrowing in the coronary arteries.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f3ac74 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f3ac74\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cabfefb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cabfefb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47dbc3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47dbc3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"250\"><p data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"250\"><strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\">Lifestyle changes:<\/strong> Quitting tobacco products, eating a healthy (low-fat and low-cholesterol) diet, reaching an ideal weight, and exercising regularly are essential steps. These changes can slow the progression of atherosclerosis.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"539\"><p data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"539\"><strong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"268\">Medication:<\/strong> If necessary, your doctor may prescribe cholesterol-lowering <strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"341\" data-is-only-node=\"\">statins<\/strong>, antihypertensives, diabetes medications, or blood thinners to control high cholesterol and blood pressure. These medications help reduce plaque buildup and lower the risk of <strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"538\">arterial blockage<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"979\"><p data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"979\"><strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"568\">Angioplasty and stent:<\/strong> In advanced cases of arterial narrowing, interventional procedures may be required to open the artery. During angiography, a thin catheter is used to reach the blocked area, and <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"770\" data-is-only-node=\"\">balloon angioplasty<\/strong> can be performed; if needed, a <strong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"811\">stent<\/strong> (a small metal mesh) is placed to widen the narrowed artery. This method is frequently used to open blockages in heart arteries (e.g., coronary stent) or leg arteries.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1372\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1372\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1014\">Surgical treatment (bypass):<\/strong> In some widespread and advanced occlusive arterial diseases, surgical bypass surgery may be necessary. In this procedure, a healthy vessel (or synthetic graft) taken from another part of the body is used to create an alternative route beyond the blocked artery. Bypass surgery improves blood supply to the organ by directing blood flow past the obstruction.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-040802a elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"040802a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:2,&quot;aspect_ratio&quot;:&quot;1:1&quot;,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:2,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-8.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"040802a\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"atar-damar-8\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTcwLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wva2FkaXJjZXZpa2VyLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDVcL2F0YXItZGFtYXItOC53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMDQwODAyYSJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-8.webp\" data-width=\"750\" data-height=\"750\" aria-label=\"\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/atar-damar-9.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"040802a\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"atar-damar-9\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTc4LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wva2FkaXJjZXZpa2VyLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcL2F0YXItZGFtYXItOS53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMDQwODAyYSJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/atar-damar-9.webp\" data-width=\"750\" data-height=\"750\" aria-label=\"\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19fe549 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19fe549\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ab6143 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ab6143\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arterial Occlusion (Arterial Blockage)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c688c23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c688c23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Arterial occlusion is the partial or complete blockage of an artery due to a blood clot or atherosclerotic plaque, resulting in the interruption of blood flow. As a result of this blockage, the tissues supplied by the artery do not receive enough oxygen, and ischemia (lack of blood supply) develops. Arterial occlusions usually occur on the basis of atherosclerosis, when a clot forms on a narrowed plaque within the artery, or when a clot formed elsewhere suddenly travels (embolism) and lodges in a particular artery. Although it can occur in any artery in the body, in clinical practice, blockages of the heart (coronary arteries), legs, and neck (carotid arteries) are of the greatest significance. Severe arterial occlusions are medical emergencies that can lead to life-threatening complications such as heart attack, stroke, or loss of a limb.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-093515b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"093515b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-10.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1532\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-10.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-10-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-10-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-10-768x320.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03cc2e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03cc2e6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd2f705 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd2f705\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8493e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a8493e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"103\">Symptoms vary depending on the location of the blocked artery. The main symptoms include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"840\"><li data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"414\"><p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"414\"><strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"137\">Blockage of a heart artery<\/strong> (coronary artery occlusion): Signs of a <strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"194\">heart attack<\/strong> appear, such as severe chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, and nausea. This condition is usually caused by a clot forming on a plaque in the coronary arteries and requires emergency treatment.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"840\"><p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"840\"><strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"453\">Sudden blockage of a leg artery:<\/strong> There is a sudden onset of <strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"496\">severe pain<\/strong>, coldness, paleness, and loss of strength in the affected leg; pulses in the foot or leg cannot be felt. If treatment is delayed, irreversible tissue damage may occur, and there is a risk of <strong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"700\">gangrene<\/strong>. This situation is usually caused by an embolism (a clot traveling from the heart to the leg artery) and is called <strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"839\" data-is-only-node=\"\">acute limb ischemia<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1004\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1004\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Note: In case of sudden blockage of the brain arteries, stroke symptoms develop; these symptoms are explained in detail in the \u201cCarotid Artery Disease\u201d section.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-185d511 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"185d511\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c57d14a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c57d14a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a7d20a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a7d20a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"109\">If arterial occlusion is suspected, blood circulation in the affected area is first evaluated:<\/p><ul data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"1162\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"398\"><p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"398\"><strong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"138\">Physical examination:<\/strong> Weakening or loss of pulses in the area supplied by the potentially blocked artery (such as in the legs or feet) is an important finding. The affected limb may also be cold and pale. In the case of a heart attack, a heart murmur or arrhythmia may be detected.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"867\"><p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"867\"><strong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"419\">Imaging tests:<\/strong> The condition of the artery can be examined with <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"491\">Doppler ultrasound<\/strong> to identify areas where blood flow has slowed or stopped. For a definitive diagnosis, <strong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"593\" data-is-only-node=\"\">angiography<\/strong> is performed; in this procedure, contrast dye is injected into the relevant artery to clearly visualize the location and extent of the blockage. Coronary angiography is used for heart artery blockages, while peripheral angiography is used for blockages in the leg arteries.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1162\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1162\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"886\">Other tests:<\/strong> For heart attack diagnosis, ECG and blood tests for heart enzymes (such as troponin) are performed. In blockages of the legs or other regions, advanced imaging methods such as magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) or computed tomography angiography may be used when necessary.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c076662 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c076662\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eca15e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eca15e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a3c956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a3c956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"697\"><strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"39\">Emergency treatment:<\/strong> When arterial occlusion develops acutely (for example, during a sudden <strong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"127\">heart attack<\/strong> or blockage in a leg artery), the blocked artery must be opened as soon as possible. For this purpose, <strong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"256\" data-is-only-node=\"\">clot-dissolving drugs<\/strong> (thrombolytic therapy) can be administered intravenously in a hospital setting, or the clot can be removed by reaching the blocked artery with a catheter (<strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"427\">embolectomy<\/strong>). In cases of heart artery blockages, the most common emergency treatment is <strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"528\">balloon angioplasty<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"542\">stent<\/strong> placement performed during angiography. In this way, the blockage in the heart artery can be opened within minutes, preventing damage to the heart muscle.<\/p><p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1347\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"723\">Long-term treatment:<\/strong> For a patient who has experienced arterial occlusion, it is essential to control the underlying risk factors to prevent recurrence. This includes cholesterol-lowering, blood pressure and diabetes-regulating treatments; in addition, <strong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"974\">blood thinners<\/strong> (anticoagulant medications) are prescribed to prevent new clot formation. Depending on the extent of the disease and the condition of the blocked artery, surgical interventions such as <strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1178\" data-is-only-node=\"\">bypass surgery<\/strong> may be planned if necessary (for example, if a leg artery is completely blocked, bypass surgery can be performed using a healthy vessel to create an alternative route).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0cd07c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0cd07c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4692c6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4692c6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Peripheral Artery Disease (Leg Arterial Disease)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d4362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41d4362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Peripheral artery disease is a circulatory disorder that occurs when there is narrowing or blockage in arteries outside the heart\u2014especially in the arteries that supply the legs. The most common cause is atherosclerosis, which results from the buildup of fatty plaques in the artery walls. For this reason, peripheral artery disease usually appears in older adults and is more common in people with risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. When the arteries in the legs become narrowed, the muscles do not receive enough blood, leading to symptoms such as pain and cramping, especially while walking. As the disease progresses, serious circulation problems in the legs may develop, such as non-healing wounds and tissue death.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31722c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31722c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-11.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1533\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-11.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-11-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-11-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-11-768x320.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a874bcf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a874bcf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-566ca96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"566ca96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5d01d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d5d01d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"142\">The symptoms of peripheral artery disease develop gradually and become more severe as the degree of arterial blockage increases:<\/p><ul data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"1220\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"394\"><p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"394\"><strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"174\">Leg pain (claudication):<\/strong> The most common symptom is pain or cramping in the calf that occurs with walking and disappears with rest. After resting, the pain goes away, but as the narrowing worsens, pain can start to occur over shorter distances.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"610\"><p data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"610\"><strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"411\">Rest pain:<\/strong> In advanced stages of the disease, pain may be felt in the feet or legs even while at rest (especially at night while lying down). This indicates that arterial blockage has reached a critical level.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"841\"><p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"841\"><strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"644\">Coldness and color changes:<\/strong> There may be a persistent feeling of cold, coldness in the legs and feet, and pallor or bluish discoloration of the skin. Pulses at the ankle and the top of the foot may be weak or not detectable.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"974\"><p data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"870\">Skin and nail changes:<\/strong> The skin becomes thinner, hair on the legs may fall out, and toenails may thicken and appear unhealthy.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1220\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1220\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1001\">Wounds and gangrene:<\/strong> Small wounds on the feet heal slowly or may not heal at all. In advanced stages, when blood flow is severely reduced, these wounds can deepen into <strong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1159\">ulcers<\/strong> or lead to <strong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1183\" data-is-only-node=\"\">gangrene<\/strong> (tissue death) in the affected area.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ebc322 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ebc322\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a0aa02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a0aa02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46ba718 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46ba718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"84\">The following methods are used to diagnose peripheral artery disease:<\/p><ul data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"1288\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"334\"><p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"334\"><strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"113\">Physical examination:<\/strong> Pulses in the legs (e.g., groin, behind the knee, ankle pulses) are checked. Weak or absent pulses may indicate narrowing of the corresponding artery. Changes in skin color and temperature of the legs are also evaluated.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"643\"><p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"643\"><strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"368\">Ankle-brachial index (ABI):<\/strong> Using a special device, blood pressure at the ankle is compared to blood pressure in the arm. Normally, these values are similar; if there is narrowing in the leg arteries, the ankle pressure will be lower. This simple test is useful for detecting peripheral artery disease.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"930\"><p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"930\"><strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"669\">Doppler ultrasound:<\/strong> With vascular ultrasound, blood flow in the leg arteries is visualized. This method measures the flow rate and degree of blockage inside the arteries, pinpointing the location of narrowing. Color Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive and easy diagnostic method.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1288\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1288\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"958\">Angiographic imaging:<\/strong> For definitive diagnosis and treatment planning, <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1023\">angiography<\/strong> may be performed. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) or computed tomography angiography provides a detailed view of the leg arteries. If necessary, conventional (catheter-based) angiography is also used to determine the exact location and extent of the blockage.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d49fcbb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d49fcbb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4477c5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4477c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e85bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68e85bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"376\"><p data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"376\"><strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"45\">Lifestyle modifications:<\/strong> The most important step in peripheral artery disease is quitting smoking. Additionally, regular exercise (e.g., walking programs), healthy and low-calorie eating, and weight management can slow the progression of the disease. These measures also help slow the process of <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"336\" data-is-only-node=\"\">atherosclerosis<\/strong>, benefiting the entire vascular system.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"738\"><p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"738\"><strong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"394\">Medication:<\/strong> Doctors may prescribe various medications to improve circulation and prevent clot formation. For example, vasodilators to increase blood flow, pain-relieving medications, or <strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"587\" data-is-only-node=\"\">blood thinners<\/strong> (such as aspirin) may be used. Additionally, if cholesterol and blood pressure are elevated, medication to manage these conditions will be prescribed.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1216\"><p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1216\"><strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"769\">Endovascular treatments:<\/strong> In cases where symptoms are significantly increasing or the artery is severely narrowed, interventional treatments such as <strong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"908\" data-is-only-node=\"\">angioplasty<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"922\">stent<\/strong> placement may be considered. In this procedure, during angiography, a balloon catheter is used to expand the narrowed area, and a stent is placed to keep the artery open. This procedure is typically performed through the groin and allows the patient to return to normal life in a short period.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1628\"><p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1628\"><strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1251\">Surgical treatment (bypass):<\/strong> If the blockage in the artery is very advanced or covers a long segment, bypass surgery may be required. In this surgery, a healthy vessel from another part of the body (usually a leg vein, <strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1460\" data-is-only-node=\"\">saphenous vein<\/strong>) or an artificial graft is used to create a new path beyond the blockage. This allows blood to be redirected around the blocked area, restoring circulation in the leg.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"2017\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"2017\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1673\">Treatment of developing complications:<\/strong> For advanced peripheral artery disease, wound care and the removal of dead tissue (debridement) may be necessary. If gangrene has developed, amputation of the affected part (such as a finger or limb) may be required to prevent the spread of infection. This is considered a last resort and is usually avoided with early diagnosis and treatment.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4dc048 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b4dc048\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24bec41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24bec41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Carotid Artery Disease (Carotid Artery Stenosis)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f53f04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f53f04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Carotid artery disease is the narrowing and blockage of the carotid arteries, located on both sides of the neck, due to the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques. Since the carotid arteries supply blood to the brain, significant narrowing or blockage in these arteries reduces blood flow to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke. The most common cause is atherosclerosis; risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and advanced age play a role in the development of the disease. As these risks increase, the likelihood of developing carotid artery disease also rises. Carotid artery narrowing typically progresses slowly and may not show symptoms initially. However, clinical signs appear when the narrowing reaches a critical level or when a clot forms in the affected artery and is carried to the brain, potentially causing a stroke.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bac7b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6bac7b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-12.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1534\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-12.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-12-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-12-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-12-768x320.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4821298 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4821298\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2319cd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2319cd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc824e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cc824e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"160\">The symptoms of carotid artery disease are caused by temporary or permanent disruption in blood circulation to the brain. Common symptoms include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"691\"><li data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"322\"><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"322\"><strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"206\">Sudden numbness, tingling, or weakness<\/strong> on one side of the body, including the face, arm, or leg (usually a sign of stroke or a transient ischemic attack).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"414\"><p data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"414\"><strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"348\">Speech difficulties<\/strong> or trouble understanding speech (medically known as <strong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"412\">aphasia<\/strong>).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"501\"><p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"501\"><strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"432\">Vision loss<\/strong>: Sudden temporary vision loss or blurred vision in one or both eyes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"691\"><p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"691\"><strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"530\">Headache and dizziness<\/strong>: Sudden, severe headache; unexplained dizziness and balance problems. These symptoms are sometimes overlooked by patients but can be a warning sign of a stroke.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"891\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"891\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Note: If carotid artery narrowing is mild, it may not cause any symptoms. Symptoms are usually noticed when temporary brain circulation disturbances (transient ischemic attacks) or a stroke occur.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1e1ead e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d1e1ead\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf0ad3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf0ad3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5411ea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5411ea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"254\"><p data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"254\"><strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"42\">Physical examination:<\/strong> The carotid arteries are listened to with a stethoscope to detect abnormal sounds called <strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"142\" data-is-only-node=\"\">bruits<\/strong>. If there is narrowing in the carotid artery, a bruit may be heard in the neck due to turbulence in blood flow.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"569\"><p data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"569\"><strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"301\">Doppler Ultrasound (Carotid Ultrasound):<\/strong> This is the first choice for diagnosing carotid artery disease. The ultrasound visualizes the plaques inside the artery and measures the percentage of narrowing. This method is non-invasive (does not require intervention) and does not cause discomfort to the patient.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"864\"><p data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"864\"><strong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"653\">Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) \/ Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA):<\/strong> MRA or CTA can be used to create detailed maps of the neck arteries. These imaging techniques show the location and severity of the narrowing in three dimensions and assess the blood supply to the brain tissue.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1222\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1222\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"896\">Conventional angiography:<\/strong> For definitive diagnosis and treatment planning, catheter angiography may be performed through an artery in the groin. In this invasive method, contrast dye is injected into the carotid artery to obtain detailed images. If necessary, during the angiography procedure, a stent may be placed in the narrowed area for treatment.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21c352b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21c352b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98ef9b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98ef9b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7114279 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7114279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"1955\"><li data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"440\"><p data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"440\"><strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"54\">Medical (conservative) treatment:<\/strong> If carotid artery narrowing is mild or moderate and asymptomatic, the primary approach is medication and management of risk factors. Cholesterol-lowering statins, blood pressure and diabetes medications are used to slow the process of atherosclerosis. Blood thinners (e.g., aspirin) are used to prevent clot formation in the artery. This approach aims to reduce the risk of <strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"439\">stroke<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"981\"><p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"981\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"494\">Surgical treatment \u2013 Carotid endarterectomy:<\/strong> The classic surgical treatment for carotid artery stenosis is endarterectomy. In this surgery, the narrowed carotid artery in the neck is opened, and the plaque attached to the inner surface of the artery is surgically removed. The procedure is typically performed under local or general anesthesia, and after the plaque is removed, the artery wall is repaired and closed. Carotid endarterectomy is an effective method for significantly reducing the risk of stroke in suitable patients.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1504\"><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1504\"><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1023\">Endovascular treatment \u2013 Stenting:<\/strong> In some patients, <strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1062\">carotid stenting<\/strong> is an alternative to surgery. In this method, a catheter is inserted through the groin to reach the narrowed area, and a metal tube called a <strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1213\" data-is-only-node=\"\">stent<\/strong> is placed in the narrowed segment. The stent expands the artery from the inside, supporting the artery wall and restoring blood flow. Endovascular stenting is recommended only for appropriate cases and for patients who are not suitable candidates for surgery due to their general condition.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1955\"><p data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1955\"><strong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1536\">Follow-up and lifestyle:<\/strong> It is crucial for everyone with carotid artery disease to manage risk factors. Quitting smoking, healthy eating, regular exercise, and bringing blood pressure and cholesterol levels into the ideal range slow the progression of existing narrowing and reduce the risk of new vascular problems. After surgery or stenting, patients are monitored regularly through follow-up visits, including ultrasound and physical exams.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2235\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2235\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Note: The choice of treatment method depends on the degree of stenosis, the patient&#8217;s general health condition, and surgical risk. Both surgery and stent placement, when performed at experienced centers, significantly reduce the risk of stroke and can achieve similar success.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae128b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae128b5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a464cd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a464cd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aneurysm (Vascular Ballooning)\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d87e82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d87e82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An aneurysm is a condition where a weakness in the wall of an artery causes the affected area to balloon or dilate. This is why it is also commonly referred to as a <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"221\">vascular balloon<\/strong>. Aneurysms can develop in any artery in the body, but they are most commonly seen in the body&#8217;s largest artery, the <strong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"347\">aorta<\/strong> (especially in the abdominal aorta), or in the brain arteries. As the weakened arterial wall continues to expand, the aneurysm grows, and the risk of <strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"509\">rupture<\/strong> increases. If an aneurysm ruptures, it leads to uncontrolled internal bleeding, which requires urgent intervention and poses a life-threatening situation. High blood pressure, atherosclerosis, smoking, genetic predisposition, connective tissue diseases that weaken the artery walls, and trauma can all contribute to the development of an aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are particularly more common in men and individuals over the age of 65.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44037b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"44037b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:3,&quot;aspect_ratio&quot;:&quot;1:1&quot;,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:3,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" 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class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06d195e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06d195e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3751503 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3751503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e0390 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3e0390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"95\">The symptoms of an aneurysm vary depending on the artery it affects and its size:<\/p><ul data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"1379\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"324\"><p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"324\"><strong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"115\">No symptoms:<\/strong> Small aneurysms usually do not show any symptoms. For example, a small abdominal aortic aneurysm might be detected accidentally during an ultrasound for another reason, and the patient may not be aware of it.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"905\"><p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"905\"><strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"358\">Brain aneurysm symptoms:<\/strong> If an aneurysm in the brain grows and exerts pressure on surrounding tissues, it may cause symptoms such as headaches, vision disturbances (e.g., double vision), or drooping of the eyelid. If the brain aneurysm <strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"582\">ruptures<\/strong>, it leads to sudden and severe headaches (described by patients as &#8220;the worst headache of my life&#8221;), nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, light sensitivity, loss of consciousness, and potential paralysis. These are signs of a subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding under the brain&#8217;s membranes) and require urgent medical intervention.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1379\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1379\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"948\">Abdominal aortic aneurysm symptoms:<\/strong> Aneurysms in the abdomen typically do not cause symptoms until they grow larger. A large abdominal aneurysm may cause a pulsating mass in the abdomen (felt like a pulse), and persistent pain in the abdomen or lower back. If the aneurysm <strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1198\">ruptures<\/strong>, sudden severe abdominal and back pain, low blood pressure, fainting, and shock symptoms can occur. This situation is life-threatening and requires emergency surgical intervention.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d691ca8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d691ca8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c313d37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c313d37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-631ab4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"631ab4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"391\"><p data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"391\"><strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"37\">Imaging methods:<\/strong> Aneurysms are mostly diagnosed through imaging techniques. Many aneurysms are detected incidentally during examinations for other conditions. <strong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"199\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Ultrasonography<\/strong> is a commonly used, fast, and non-invasive method for screening and monitoring abdominal aortic aneurysms. The diameter of the aneurysm is measured during ultrasound to track if it has grown.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"798\"><p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"798\"><strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"450\">Computed Tomography (CT) \/ Magnetic Resonance (MR):<\/strong> CT or MR imaging is used to assess the location and size of the aneurysm in detail. Particularly for brain aneurysms, <strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"587\" data-is-only-node=\"\">CT angiography<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"609\">MR angiography<\/strong> is used to visualize the brain vessels and detect the presence of ballooning. These methods also show the relationship of the aneurysm with surrounding structures and any signs of rupture.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1301\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1301\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"831\">Conventional angiography:<\/strong> For both aortic and brain aneurysms, catheter angiography provides invaluable information for diagnosis and treatment planning. Contrast dye is injected into the artery through the femoral artery, allowing precise visualization of the aneurysm\u2019s location, shape, and its effects on surrounding vessels. For brain aneurysms, <strong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1175\" data-is-only-node=\"\">lumbar puncture<\/strong> (spinal tap) can also be used, especially when there is suspicion of bleeding, to check for blood in the cerebrospinal fluid.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c45333 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8c45333\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-732a211 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"732a211\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b21690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b21690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"376\">Aneurysm treatment is planned based on its size, location, and the risk of rupture. For small and asymptomatic aneurysms, doctors typically recommend <strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"186\">regular follow-up<\/strong>. Imaging is performed at regular intervals to monitor the growth rate of the aneurysm. Managing risk factors (e.g., lowering blood pressure, quitting smoking) can also help slow its growth.<\/p><ul data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"1879\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"807\"><p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"807\"><strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"408\">Open surgical treatment:<\/strong> For large or high-risk aneurysms, open surgery may be preferred. For example, in abdominal aortic aneurysms, the abdominal area is opened, and the aneurysmal sac is removed, replacing it with a synthetic <strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"622\">graft<\/strong>. This replaces the weakened section of the artery with a healthy graft. Open surgery, especially in younger and generally healthy patients, can provide a long-term, permanent solution.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1400\"><p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1400\"><strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"859\">Endovascular (minimally invasive) treatment:<\/strong> Today, many aneurysms can be treated without the need for surgical cuts, using a catheter that is inserted into the artery. In this method, a catheter is passed through the femoral artery, and a stent-graft is placed at the aneurysm site (a procedure known as <strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1128\">EVAR<\/strong>, commonly used for aortic aneurysms). For brain aneurysms, <strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1197\" data-is-only-node=\"\">coils<\/strong> made of fine platinum wire are used to fill the aneurysmal sac. Endovascular methods offer shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and generally lower complication risks compared to open surgery.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1879\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1879\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1428\">Emergency treatment:<\/strong> In cases of <strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1463\">ruptured aneurysms<\/strong> (e.g., a bleeding brain aneurysm or a ruptured aortic aneurysm), emergency treatment is essential. Once the patient is stabilized, surgery or endovascular procedures are performed as soon as possible to seal the aneurysm and prevent further bleeding. For brain hemorrhage, the aneurysm may need to be clipped or filled with coils within a few days. Early intervention is critical in reducing life-threatening risks.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0b3cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0b3cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec63f7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ec63f7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-13-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1538\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-13-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-13-1-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-13-1-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kadirceviker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atar-damar-13-1-768x320.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c49b429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c49b429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"733\">In summary, <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"49\">arterial diseases<\/strong> \u2013 including atherosclerosis, arterial blockages, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and aneurysms \u2013 are serious health problems that can lead to significant complications but are largely preventable or treatable. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits is essential to prevent these conditions. <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"370\">Not smoking<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"397\">eating a healthy diet<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"423\">exercising regularly<\/strong>, controlling body weight, and managing risk factors such as <strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"502\">blood pressure<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"522\">cholesterol<\/strong> help keep arteries healthy. It is particularly important for those with a family history of vascular diseases or risk factors such as diabetes to undergo regular check-ups with their doctor for early diagnosis.<\/p><p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1326\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If you notice any symptoms of arterial disease (e.g., chest or leg pain with exertion, weakness on one side of the body, speech problems, sudden vision loss), do not hesitate to seek medical attention. Remember, this article is for informational purposes only; medical advice is required for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. By adopting a healthy lifestyle and paying attention to your body\u2019s warning signs, you can significantly reduce the risk of arterial blockages and similar vascular diseases. This will increase your chances of living a longer, healthier, and higher-quality life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4cf562 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4cf562\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2bbb43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2bbb43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arterial Blockages and Peripheral Diseases - FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa19e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4fa19e4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03177d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03177d1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac6b7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"9ac6b7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1620\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1620\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to Recognize Circulatory Problems? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1620\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a56330 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a56330\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa07de5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa07de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you experience symptoms such as leg pain, coldness, color changes, or cramping pain while walking (claudication), it could be a sign of arterial blockage or insufficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1621\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1621\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1621\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94480d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d94480d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7caf9c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7caf9c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeripheral Artery Disease (PAD) occurs when there is narrowing or blockage in arteries outside the heart, such as those in the legs, arms, or kidneys. The most typical symptom is cramping pain in the calf that starts while walking and subsides with rest (claudication). Early diagnosis helps prevent limb loss.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1622\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1622\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Arterial Bypass? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1622\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfedfaf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dfedfaf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa3598b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa3598b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Arterial bypass surgery involves rerouting blood flow around a blocked or narrowed segment of an artery using a vein taken from the body or a synthetic graft. It is most commonly performed on the arteries in the legs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1623\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1623\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is Arterial Bypass Necessary? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1623\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e06afd8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e06afd8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79125ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79125ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"99\"><p data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"99\">Severe pain in the leg while walking (claudication)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"151\"><p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"151\">Rest pain due to advanced arterial blockage<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"204\"><p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"204\">Tissue loss, gangrene, or non-healing wounds<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"293\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"293\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Situations where interventional procedures (angioplasty, balloon) are insufficient<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1624\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1624\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which Vessels are Used for Bypass? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1624\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80b3e43 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80b3e43\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a7b06c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a7b06c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"145\"><p data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"145\">Saphenous vein: Taken from the inner side of the leg, it is the most commonly used natural graft.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"192\"><p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"192\">Arm vessels (basilic, cephalic veins).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"282\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"282\" data-is-last-node=\"\">If suitable vessels are not available, synthetic grafts (PTFE, Dacron) may be used.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1625\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1625\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is bypass surgery an open procedure, and is it risky? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1625\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb9169c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb9169c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-980607f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"980607f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, it is an open surgery. However, when performed by experienced hands, the success rate is high. Risks include bleeding, infection, graft blockage, and wound problems. Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes increase the risk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1626\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1626\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take to recover after bypass surgery? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1626\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec4765 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ec4765\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b60535 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b60535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The hospital stay usually lasts between 3 to 7 days. Wound healing can take 2 to 4 weeks. Walking comfort improves significantly after a few weeks. The complete recovery time varies from patient to patient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1627\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1627\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should be observed after arterial bypass surgery? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1627\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415666e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"415666e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6647dab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6647dab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"91\"><p data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"91\">Regular use of blood thinners<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"123\"><p data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"123\">Complete cessation of smoking<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"170\"><p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"170\">Monitoring of the wound and dressing changes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"241\"><p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"241\">Follow-up with vascular ultrasound or Doppler to check graft patency<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"271\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><p data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"271\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Controlled exercise program<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1628\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1628\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do herbal or natural supplements help improve circulation? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1628\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a99d53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a99d53\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ddee21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ddee21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some herbal products (such as ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, grape seed extract) can, to a limited extent, support circulation. However, they should not be used without a doctor&#8217;s recommendation, as some of these may interact with blood thinners.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1629\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1629\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Botox and how does it work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1629\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce52e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ce52e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b82561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b82561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a substance that temporarily blocks nerve-muscle communication, preventing muscle contraction. Due to this effect, it is used for both aesthetic and medical purposes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-16210\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-16210\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> In which situations is Botox applied? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-16210\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b35ed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69b35ed\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea7d5f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea7d5f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Botox is used for treating wrinkles, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), migraines, teeth grinding (bruxism), and neck spasms, among many other conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-16211\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-16211\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is sweating Botox? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-16211\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8145ec0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8145ec0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b83dbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b83dbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sweating Botox is applied to areas with excessive sweating, such as the palms, armpits, and soles of the feet. Botox temporarily blocks sweat glands, and its effect can last for 6 to 8 months.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-16212\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-16212\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does Botox work in migraine treatment? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-16212\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-692e18e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"692e18e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89094b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a89094b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Botox, when applied to certain muscle groups, reduces the release of substances that transmit pain signals from nerve endings. In chronic migraine patients, it can help decrease the frequency and intensity of attacks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-16213\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-16213\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When can one return to daily activities after Botox? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-16213\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8b9b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a8b9b3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb63ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bb63ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After the procedure, the person can immediately return to normal activities. However, activities such as sports, massage, and sauna should be avoided for 24 hours.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-16214\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-16214\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Botox permanent? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-16214\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-885caa9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"885caa9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b048ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b048ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, Botox&#8217;s effect is temporary and typically decreases over 4-6 months. With regular applications, the duration of its effects may be extended.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-16215\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"16\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-16215\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is there a relationship between stress and vascular diseases? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-16215\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c690dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c690dd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e63f8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e63f8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, chronic stress increases cortisol and adrenaline levels, which can contribute to arterial narrowing. It also leads to secondary harmful behaviors such as poor sleep, poor nutrition, and smoking. Stress management is a supportive approach for all vascular diseases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-16216\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"17\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-16216\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How is peripheral angiography performed? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-16216\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f805d9f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f805d9f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2148e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2148e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A thin plastic catheter is inserted into the artery from the groin or wrist, and an X-ray sensitive contrast material is injected to visualize the vascular structure. The procedure typically lasts about 20-30 minutes under local anesthesia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41ef7c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41ef7c1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c256034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"c256034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2030\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2030\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is balloon angioplasty? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2030\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7020fb3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7020fb3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86bfa50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86bfa50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Balloon angioplasty involves placing a special balloon at the blocked area, which is inflated in a controlled manner to widen the artery. In most patients, a stent is also placed during the same procedure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2031\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2031\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is a peripheral stent needed? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2031\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd23f90 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd23f90\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb7e534 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb7e534\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A stent is preferred when sufficient opening cannot be achieved with balloon angioplasty, when there is a high risk of elastic recoil, or in long lesions. <strong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"224\">Nitinol (flexible) stents<\/strong> are commonly used in leg arteries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2032\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2032\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I pay attention to after angiography? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2032\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24bed7a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24bed7a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-118cd16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"118cd16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The catheter entry site (groin\/wrist) should be kept clean and dry for 24 hours. Avoid heavy lifting and exercise for 3-5 days. It is critical to use blood thinners and cholesterol medications as prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2033\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2033\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can deep vein thrombosis (DVT) be treated with angiography? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2033\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d70911c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d70911c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e58ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14e58ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In acute ilio-femoral DVT, catheter lysis (using thrombolytic drugs) or mechanical thrombectomy can be applied to dissolve the clot; balloon and stenting may be required afterward. Proper patient selection is crucial.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2034\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2034\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the main risks of peripheral angiography? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2034\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7b0bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b7b0bf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcd78be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcd78be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The main risks include bleeding\/hematoma at the site of the vessel puncture, contrast nephropathy, allergic reactions, and rarely, vessel rupture or the formation of an acute clot. With an experienced team and modern equipment, these risks are minimized.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2035\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2035\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What medications are used in the treatment of arterial blockage? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2035\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-749fd32 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"749fd32\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d45344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d45344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"412\"><li data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"412\"><p data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"95\">Main drug groups used in arteriosclerosis:<\/p><ul data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"412\"><li data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"143\"><p data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">Blood thinners (Aspirin, clopidogrel, etc.)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"183\"><p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"183\">Cholesterol reducers (statin group)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"224\"><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"224\">Vasodilator agents (like cilostazol)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"305\"><p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"305\">Blood pressure and diabetes medications (in case of accompanying conditions)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"412\"><p data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"412\">These drugs aim not to open the artery, but to stabilize the current condition and prevent new events.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2036\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2036\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which foods should I avoid to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2036\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f2cdd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11f2cdd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e0a31c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e0a31c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"165\"><p data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"165\">Processed foods containing trans fats<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"200\"><p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"200\">Excessive salt and refined sugar<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"228\"><p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"228\">Fried foods and margarine<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"262\"><p data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"262\">Fast food and ready-made sauces<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"308\"><p data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"308\">Excessive consumption of red meat and offal<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2037\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2037\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is EVAR\/TEVAR? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2037\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6800a00 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6800a00\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3810965 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3810965\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR: abdominal; TEVAR: thoracic aneurysm) is an internal repair of the artery using occlusive stent-graft systems. Compared to open surgery, it offers less blood loss and a shorter recovery time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2038\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2038\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is a permanent tunneled catheter, and what is it used for? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2038\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eabfe9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1eabfe9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48fe4ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48fe4ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"403\">Permanent tunneled catheters (such as Hickman, Permcath) are special catheters used in patients who require long-term venous access, which reduce the risk of infection. They are typically preferred in situations such as hemodialysis, chemotherapy, and long-term antibiotic treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2039\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2039\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is a port catheter? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2039\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e159196 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e159196\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1310417 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1310417\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A port catheter is a small reservoir fully implanted under the skin. Medication is delivered through it using a special needle. It is used in patients who require chemotherapy or long-term venous access. It is a long-term, comfortable, and cosmetic solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-20310\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-20310\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the difference between a temporary catheter and a permanent catheter? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-20310\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0171a7e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0171a7e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e6f74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3e6f74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Temporary catheters (e.g., subclavian, jugular, femoral) are used for short periods and are generally located on the skin surface. Permanent catheters, on the other hand, have a tunneled structure designed for longer-term use, reducing the risk of infection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-20311\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-20311\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is inserting a port or tunneled catheter painful? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-20311\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791ef99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"791ef99\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f9df1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f9df1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. It is usually performed under local anesthesia and mild sedation. There may be slight pain after the procedure, but it typically resolves within a few days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-20312\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-20312\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should be considered after catheter insertion? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-20312\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9166b1e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9166b1e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c14c069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c14c069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"158\"><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"158\">The insertion site should be kept clean and dry.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"214\"><p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"214\">Regular dressing and medical check-ups are necessary.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"272\"><p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"272\">Bathing can be done if the port needle is not inserted.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"390\"><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"390\">If there are signs of infection such as fever, redness, or discharge, immediate medical attention should be sought.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-20313\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-20313\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long can a port or tunneled catheter be used? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-20313\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afd981f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"afd981f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d186df7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d186df7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With proper care, port catheters can be used for 2\u20135 years, and tunneled catheters can be used for months or even years. They do not need to be removed unless there is an infection, blockage, or mechanical issue.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-20314\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-20314\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is contrast nephropathy, and do I have a risk? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-20314\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec696d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec696d2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ce475 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94ce475\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Contrast agents can temporarily impair kidney function. Diabetes, advanced age, high creatinine levels, or dehydration increase the risk; however, this risk can be reduced by adequate fluid intake before and after the procedure, and, if necessary, protective serum treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-20315\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"16\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-20315\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which arterial blockages require surgery? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-20315\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a27f39b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a27f39b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a525a32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a525a32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Arterial blockages that cannot be cleared with medication or interventional methods, or those causing serious walking impairments or tissue loss risk, are opened surgically.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-20316\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"17\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-20316\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can I make an appointment? 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