Vascular Surgeon

Welcome to our website

The objective of the Angionet.gr^® website is to provide you with general information on topics related to vascular conditions, and to acquaint you with the treatment for arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases offered by
Dr Zacharias Androulakakis, consultant vascular surgeon.

Dr Androulakakis with his team perform all vascular and endovascular procedures at certified private hospitals contracted with public funds and with private insurance companies. Vascular treatments not requiring hospital care are performed at his office both in Heraklion Crete and in Athens.

Dr Androulakakis has been working since 2016 as a consultant in Vascular Surgery in NHS hospitals in the UK. In 2018, he undertook a full-time substantive consultant post at Raigmore Hospital NHS Highland.

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Why suffer from unsightly and uncomfortable leg veins?

Even small varicose or spider veins may be a cosmetic problem. These can be significantly improved with painless and almost noninvasive techniques.
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How serious problem can carotid artery disease be?

Carotid artery stenosis increases the risk for ischaemic strokes. It is estimated that carotid artery disease is responsible for 40% of all ischaemic strokes (cerebrovascular accidents).
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Varicose veins in the legs can cause complications!

If you suffer from varicose veins, there is an increased risk of complications, such as inflammation (thrombophlebitis), skin eczema, leg ulcer, bleeding or leg swelling.
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Who is at risk of developing an aortic aneurysm?

At increased risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm are men over 60 years of age, smokers, men with arterial disease (coronary or peripheral) and men whose father or brother has/had got an aneurysm.
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Can leg ulcers heal?

Almost 2% of the adult population will develop legs ulcers which are difficult to heal. A minor injury is usually the immediate cause of these ulcers.
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Varicose veins tend to get worse during pregnancy!

Varicose veins may grow in size and number and cause more symptoms during pregnancy, mainly due to a hormonal cause. Some pregnant women develop varices in the vagina or the vulva.
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People with diabetes need careful foot care daily!

Diabetes mellitus may cause neuropathy and foot deformity. This favours the development of foot and toe ulcers, dramatically increasing the risk of amputation.
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Beware of myths about varicose veins and venous insufficiency!

There are common myths and misunderstandings about varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Find out the truth behind these conditions.
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