Yakovenko Liudmyla Ivanivna

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University;
• Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Department of Cardiology, clinical residency and specialization in cardiology;
• Dobrobut Academy, specialization in ultrasound diagnostics

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

• continuous professional development in cardiology and ultrasound diagnostics (USD) through thematic improvement and certification courses;
• completion of comprehensive life support training, including "Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)", "Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)", "Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)" according to the programs of the American Heart Association;
• "Essentials Course" in USD from the Global Ultrasound Institute;
• active participation in international scientific projects and conferences, including the World Congress of Cardiology, European Meeting on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection;
• annual participation in scientific and practical conferences on cardiology and ultrasound diagnostics, as well as congresses of cardiologists of Ukraine and international cardiology events under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

Scientific activity:

• co-author of scientific publications that reflect modern trends in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of arterial hypertension (high blood pressure);
• treatment of dyslipidemias (disorders of fat metabolism in the blood);
• management of patients with heart failure: control of edema, shortness of breath;
• diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, extrasystolic arrhythmia);
• diagnosis and treatment of ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris, rehabilitation after a heart attack);
• echocardiography (heart USD);
• ultrasound of neck vessels;
• ultrasound of pleural cavities;
• ultrasound of abdominal organs and retroperitoneal space;
• ultrasound of the bladder, kidneys.

Doctor's advice:

• "Regular preventive check-ups are the best way to protect yourself from heart complications. If you have high blood pressure or a hereditary predisposition to heart diseases, do not postpone your visit to a cardiologist. Controlling cholesterol levels and timely diagnosis of heart disorders help you live a full and comfortable life. Simple lifestyle changes — proper nutrition, physical activity, stress management — are of great importance for a healthy."