Stepanenko Lyudmyla Valentynivna

Category: Higher

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University, specialty: «General Medicine»;
• Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, O.O. Bogomolets NMU, specialization: «Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine»;
• National Academy of Public Administration, Lviv, Master’s degree in «Public Management and Administration»

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

• annual participation in the National Congress of Cardiologists;
• continuous professional development through the Ukrainian Cardiology School and thematic events at P.L. Shupyk NMAPE;
• participation in scientific and practical conferences in Ukraine and international events dedicated to cardiology and cardiac surgery;
• thematic masterclasses and training: modern approaches to diagnosis and treatment of ischemic heart disease, arterial hypertension, infectious endocarditis; endothelial dysfunction and its role in cardiovascular diseases; functional cardiac diagnostics: echocardiography, cycle ergometry, Holter ECG and BP monitoring; prevention of cardiovascular emergencies; modern methods of heart valve surgery and thoracic aortic aneurysm repair, etc.

Areas of professional development:

• work experience: cardiologist of the polyclinic department of the M. Amosov Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering, cardiologist of the Clinical Hospital of the Oil Refining Industry of Ukraine, cardiologist and head of the cardiology department of the All-Ukrainian Clinical Medical Rehabilitation Cardiology Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, head of the cardiology department of the Kyiv branch of the State Institution "Heart Institute of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine".

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart defects (rheumatic and non-rheumatic);
• preoperative preparation of cardiac surgery patients;
• postoperative rehabilitation and follow-up after cardiac surgery: coronary artery stenting, heart valve replacement, implantation of artificial pacemakers;
• management of patients with chronic heart failure, arterial hypertension, pulmonary embolism;
• care of patients with ischemic heart disease, including post-myocardial infarction and post-surgery (coronary artery bypass grafting, stenting, left ventricular aneurysm repair, pacemaker implantation);
• Interpretation of echocardiography, cycle ergometry, Holter ECG and BP monitoring results.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• nutrition (role of diet in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases);
• psychology (stress management and its impact on the heart);
• rehabilitation medicine (recovery of patients after cardiac surgery).

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• «I am inspired by family, friends, sports, and gardening. I enjoy the works of Lina Kostenko, Vasyl Stus, the Kapranov brothers, and historical films.»

Doctor's advice:

• «Prevention is one of the most effective ways to maintain heart health. It is recommended to undergo an annual preventive check-up with basic examinations such as ECG and blood tests. Dedicate at least 20 minutes daily to physical activity (if no contraindications), maintain a balanced diet, ensure quality sleep, and use stress management techniques — this significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems. Pay attention to warning signs: chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sudden weakness — in such cases, seek medical attention immediately.»