Lytvyn Marianna Pavlivna

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University, specialty in Medicine;
• Institute of Postgraduate Education, Bogomolets National Medical University, internship in Internal Medicine;
• Shupyk National University of Health Care of Ukraine, Institute of Postgraduate Education, specialization in Neurology;
• Educational and Scientific Institute of Postgraduate Education, Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University (ZDMFU), specialization in Psychiatry.

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

• member of the Ukrainian Society of Stroke Medicine;
• participation in All-Ukrainian neurological conferences, lectures, masterclasses, and training sessions;
• attendance at international and national neurology conferences, exchanging experience with specialists.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and their consequences, transient ischemic attacks (TIA), and chronic cerebrovascular disorders; patient education on secondary stroke prevention;
• diagnosis and management of chronic and degenerative neurological disorders, including migraine and other headache disorders (tension-type and cluster headaches), epilepsy, movement disorders (tremor and dystonia), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and early-stage dementia; counseling patients on preserving cognitive function and improving quality of life;
• diagnosis and treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders and pain syndromes, including osteochondrosis, intervertebral disc herniation and protrusions, radiculopathy, sciatica, neuralgia, neuritis, and polyneuropathy;
• diagnosis and management of dizziness and balance disorders (vestibular disorders), sleep disorders, neuroinfections (meningitis, encephalitis, neuroborreliosis), and the consequences of traumatic brain and spinal injuries;
• diagnosis and management of muscle weakness and myopathies;
• diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and somatoform disorders;
• diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress reactions, and adjustment disorders, including in military personnel and civilians affected by traumatic events;
• pharmacological treatment, monitoring treatment effectiveness, and adjustment of psychopharmacotherapy according to current international clinical guidelines.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• psychology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy theatrical performances, reading classical literature, and walks in nature. Favorite films and series are thrillers and dramas.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Take care of your health: maintain regular sleep, balanced nutrition, and physical activity, and manage stress. If you experience headaches, dizziness, memory problems, muscle weakness, or other symptoms, consult a doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment. Avoid self-medication — early detection of conditions significantly improves treatment effectiveness and quality of life.”