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.

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.»