Medical articles from Professor Vassilis Hadjianastassiou

Thrombophilia is when the blood clots too frequently and very quickly. It is a disorder that can be genetic or acquired and will cause clots in the veins and arteries, obstructing flow. While blood cl...

Carotid surgery is a highly effective procedure for preventing strokes in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis. This surgical procedure aims to remove blockages, restore normal blood flow, and...

In his first article, consultant vascular and general surgeon Professor Vassilis Hadjianastassiou explained what an abdominal aortic aneurysm is. But how are they treated? Professor Hadjianastassiou d...

There are different kinds of aneurysms, as they can happen in any artery in the body. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are the most common ones. In this article, consultant vascular and general surgeon Prof...

Varicose veins can be treated in a variety of ways. In this article, Professor Vassilis Hadjianastassiou goes into thorough explanation about what to expect in the modern EVLA procedure and afterwards...

Do you have varicose veins and are considering to have them removed? Professor Vassilis Hadjianastassiou is an expert consultant vascular surgeon who explains different procedures and treatments, and ...