Safonova Lyudmyla Mykolaivna

Work experience: 36 years

Category: Higher

Education:

• Zaporizhzhia Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine, specialty: "General Medicine," internship at Clinical Hospital No. 22;
• Shupyk National University of Health of Ukraine, specialization: "Clinical Cardiology"

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• ember of the Ukrainian Association of Cardiologists;
• member of the Kyiv Cardiology Society;
• regular participant in scientific and practical conferences of the "International Association of Medicine";
• active participant in meetings of the Ukrainian Lipid School, dedicated to the prevention of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases;
• training at masterclasses of the "Academy of Internal Medicine" and the "Polish Medical Society in Ukraine named after A.S. Swincitsky";
• participant of the specialized school "PROKARDIO" and medical educational forums.

Areas of professional development:

• therapeutic and cardiology practice at the outpatient department of Clinical Hospital No. 22;
• over 30 years of experience working in cardiology centers in Kyiv, including the Consultative and Diagnostic Center and the "Boris" clinic.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• consultation, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases;
• management of patients after myocardial infarction, stenting, coronary artery bypass grafting, and pacemaker implantation (ischemic heart disease);
• development of effective treatment plans for blood pressure control (hypertension);
• diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders, therapy to reduce the risk of complications (arrhythmias);
• monitoring and treatment of congenital and acquired heart defects;
• comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of heart muscle diseases (cardiomyopathies).

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• modern surgical approaches to cardiovascular disease treatment;
• comprehensive management of internal diseases;
• the role of psychological well-being in heart health;
• expertise in temporary and permanent disability assessment – patient condition analysis, recovery prognosis, and recommendations for further treatment or rehabilitation.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "Enjoys landscape design, painting, and traveling."

Doctor's advice:

• "Your heart health depends on your lifestyle! Regularly monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Stay physically active, maintain a balanced diet, and reduce salt and saturated fat intake. Most importantly, do not ignore even minor symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Timely consultation with a cardiologist can save your life!"