Author: BCI

The 75-year-old German citizen was discharged in good condition after a short stay at the high-tech hospital

A 75-year-old German national was admitted as an emergency to , Heart and Brain’ with the complaints of persistent headache, dizziness and difficulty walking. After consultation with a specialist, she was admitted to the neurosurgery clinic.

The patient underwent all the necessary investigations, and the result of a scan showed a brain tumour with a rare localisation and the appearance of benign (falx meningioma), measuring 7 cm. This type of tumors make up about 8% of the meningioma population. The patient was transferred to the operating room where a team of neurosurgeons with Dr. Plamen Simeonov as the lead operator performed a complete removal of the brain tumor under microscopic and neuronavigation control.

The operation went smoothly and the tumor was removed without any complications. The histological result confirmed that the tumor was benign of this type. After a short postoperative stay, the patient was discharged with improved general condition and hemodynamically stable and afebrile.

Physicians from across the country are honored in the annual “Doctors we trust” Almanac for 2023. Among them are the names of 19 specialists from Heart and Brain Pleven and Burgas and the specialized cardiology hospital in Pleven. The prestigious ranking includes only doctors nominated by their patients for their extensive expertise, high standard of work and humane treatment.

The national campaign “Doctors we trust” is an annual initiative of the newspaper “24 hours”. In addition to a prestigious ranking, the almanac is also an accessible navigation for the scientific interests and achievements of the best doctors with their current positions and contacts.